Accuplacer Placement Tests
Effective July 1, 2002 , MSU Denver students must use Accuplacer computer-based tests for placement into general studies courses. Students who have taken the ACT or SAT and have sub scores at or above the following are exempt from the respective assessments:
ACT Reading 17 SAT 430
ACT English 18 SAT 440
ACT Math 19 SAT 460
Please note that ACT and SAT scores are valid for only five years.
Exemptions for Transfer Credit from other schools
Students with transfer credit from other institutions may be exempt from one or more of the Accuplacer placement tests. Please consult with the Office of Transfer Services or the Academic Advising Center for evaluation of transfer credit.
No appointment necessary
For assessment testing you do not need an appointment. Students may take the assessments during our normal office hours 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Allocate enough time
The assessments are not timed and take approximately 30 minutes each. Please plan on 2 hours for all three assessments.
Retesting
Each students is allowed only one retest. After the second test you are placed into corresponding courses. Review of practice materials will help ensure proper placement.
Third attempts at Accuplacer Testing require completion of a Remedial Course or purchase of an online tutorial and a minimum of four hours in the Tutoring Center. Click HERE (
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Cut Score Matrix, All Placement Exams
(Follow this link to see a printable copy of the Cut Score Matrix ( 79 KB)
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Math Courses |
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ACCUPLACER
Elementary Algebra (EA), Arithmetic (AR), College Level Math (CLM) |
ACT
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SAT
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REQUIRED COURSES
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| 24 - 56(AR) | NA | NA | MAT045 OR MAT 030 Fundamentals of Mathematics |
| 57– 120 (AR) | NA | NA | MAT 060 Pre-Algebra OR MAT070 (for MTH1080 ONLY!) |
| 45– 60 (EA) (If EA <45 use AR) |
NA | NA |
MAT 090 Introductory Algebra |
| 61-71 (EA) | NA | NA | MAT 099 Intermediate Algebra (CCD course) (serves as prerequisite for MTH1210, MTH1610) |
| 61– 84 (EA) | NA | NA | MAT 099 Intermediate Algebra (CCD course) (serves as prerequisite for MTH1112 w/ peer study or MTH1310 w/ peer study) |
| 61-89 (EA) | NA | NA | MAT 099 Intermediate Algebra (CCD course) (serves as prerequisite for MTH1110 w/ peer study) |
| 61-71 (EA) OR >45 (EA) AND 40-71 (1080GPT)* |
NA | NA | MTH 1080 Mathematical Modes of Thought with peer study - see academic advising or math adept. to register. |
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72-120 (EA) |
19 or higher | 460 or higher |
MTH 1080 Mathematical Modes of Thought |
| 72-120 (EA) | 19 or higher | 460 or higher |
MTH 1610 Integrated Mathematics I |
| 85 - 99 (EA) | 19-23 | 460-559 |
MTH 1310 Finite Math with peer study - see academic advising or math adept. to register. |
| 100-120 (EA) | 24 or higher | 560 or higher | MTH 1310 Finite Math MTH 1112 College Algebra through Modeling |
| 90-104 (EA) AND 22-120 (CLM) |
22-26
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500-589 |
MTH 1110 College Algebra with peer study - see academic advising or math adept. to register. |
| 105-120 (EA) AND 22-29 (CLM) |
22-26
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500-589 |
MTH 1110 College Algebra with peer study - see academic advising or math adept. to register. |
| 105-120 (EA) AND 30-120 (CLM) |
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590 or higher |
MTH 1110 College Algebra |
| 65-79 (CLM) |
N/A
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NA |
MTH 1120 College Trigonometry (May retest on CLM one time) |
| 80 - 120 (CLM) | NA | NA | MTH 1410 Calculus I |
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Reading Courses |
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ACCUPLACER
Reading |
ACT
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SAT
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REQUIRED COURSES
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| 25 - 39 | NA | NA | REA 030 Essential Skills for College Reading May retest once |
| 40 - 61 | NA | NA | REA 060 Foundations of Reading REA 020 Vocabulary Development (optional) May retest once |
| 62 - 79 | NA | NA | REA 090 College Preparatory Reading REA 080 Reading, Writing & Speaking (optional) May retest once |
| 80 - Above | 17- Above | 430- Above | Any general studies reading course |
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English Courses |
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ACCUPLACER Sentence Skills
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ACT
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SAT
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REQUIRED COURSES
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| 25- 49 | NA | NA | EGL 030 Basic Writing Skills |
| 50 - 69 | NA | NA | EGL 060 Writing Fundamentals |
| 70 - 94 | NA | NA | EGL 090 Basic Composition |
| 80-120 AND English Secondary Essay Assessment |
NA | NA | ENG1008 (3 elective credits) ENG1009 (3 written communication credits) (See English Dept. to register, courses are first come - first serve and will fill quickly) |
| 95 - Above | 18- Above | 440- Above | ENG 1010 Freshman Composition |
* Students with a grade of C or higher in MAT060 or a score of 45 or higher on EA
are eligible to take the the 1080 Placement Testing (1080GPT).
MATH KEY: AR=Arithmetic, EA=Elementary Algebra, CLM=College Level Math,
1080GPT=Math 1080 Placement Test
