Math Placement - College level placement by High School GPA and Accuplacer/ACT/SAT/MCA/IB/AP/CIS

Sep 20, 2026

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Math Placement provides score-based criteria for placing students into college-level mathematics courses. It maps multiple assessment routes—High School GPA and Accuplacer variants, standardized tests such as ACT and SAT, as well as MCA, IB, AP, and College in School (CIS)—to required score ranges and validity periods. For each route, it specifies which course numbers (MATH 1730, MATH 1740, MATH 1762) are appropriate and what documentation must be submitted, including transcripts and official or unofficial score reports.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages1

Reading Time3 min

AccessFree to download

Placement Criteria by Test Scores

High School GPA and Accuplacer Routes

ACT, SAT, and MCA Routes

IB, AP, and CIS Routes

FAQs

What requirements are needed for placement using a High School GPA?

Placement using High School GPA requires a GPA of 2.8 or higher and completion of two semesters/terms of High School Algebra 2 with a C-or better. High School Transcript documentation is needed.

Which scores determine placement through the Classic and Next Generation Accuplacer?

Classic Accuplacer requires Elementary Algebra 76 or higher and a College Math score of 50–79, while Next Generation Accuplacer requires 20+ or 236–249 plus a 2.7 or higher High School GPA within the past 10 years. Accuplacer Scores are required for both.

How does placement work for ACT, SAT, MCA, IB, AP, and CIS?

ACT placement uses a score range of 22–24, SAT requires 530+, and MCA requires 1148+ or 1158+ depending on the target course. IB requires 4 or higher with an official IB score report, AP requires 3 or higher with an official score report, and CIS requires a C or higher with an unofficial transcript.

Sep 20, 2026

Uploaded by Elsa