Math Placement Chart: Spring 2027
Reading proficiency is required for all 100-level and 200-level math classes. Test scores are valid for three years.
Find the placement levels, score ranges and course guidance below. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Level 6
Course placement
- MTH 210: Analytic Geometry and Calculus 1
| Placement measure | Score or coursework |
|---|---|
| ACT math score | 30-36 |
| SAT math score | 690-800 |
| ACCUPLACER Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (QAS) score | N/A |
| ACCUPLACER Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) score | 276-300 |
| HiSET score | N/A |
| High school grade point average (GPA) (see placement notes) | N/A |
| High school math class | Calculus (A or B in last 12 months) |
Guidance for STEM students
Advice will depend on specific major and degree program at transfer institution
Guidance for non-STEM students
Advice will depend on specific major and degree program at transfer institution
Level 5
Course placement
- MTH 186: Survey of Calculus
- MTH 170: Trigonometry
- MTH 185: Precalculus
| Placement measure | Score or coursework |
|---|---|
| ACT math score | 26-29 |
| SAT math score | 610-680 |
| ACCUPLACER Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (QAS) score | N/A |
| ACCUPLACER Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) score | 246-275 |
| HiSET score | N/A |
| High school grade point average (GPA) (see placement notes) | N/A |
| High school math class | Precalculus (A or B in last 12 months) |
Guidance for STEM students
Advice will depend on specific major and degree program at transfer institution
Guidance for non-STEM students
Advice will depend on specific major and degree program at transfer institution
Level 4
Course placement
- MTH 160: Precalculus Algebra
| Placement measure | Score or coursework |
|---|---|
| ACT math score | 22-25 |
| SAT math score | 540-600 |
| ACCUPLACER Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (QAS) score | N/A |
| ACCUPLACER Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) score | 231-245 |
| HiSET score | 15 - 20 |
| High school grade point average (GPA) (see placement notes) | N/A |
| High school math class | Alg II (A or B in last 12 months) |
Guidance for STEM students
Your first math class should probably be MTH 160: Precalculus Algebra. If it has been a while since you passed a math class, consider taking the 5 credit version (MTH 160S) with extra support built in.
Guidance for non-STEM students
Your first math class should probably be either MTH 110: Introductory Statistics or MTH 120: Quantitative Reasoning. You may also take MTH 160: Precalculus Algebra. If it has been a while since you passed a math class, you may consider taking the 5 credit version (MTH 120S, MTH 110S, or MTH 160S) with extra support built in.
Level 3
Course placement
- MTH 110: Introductory Statistics
- MTH 120: Quantitative Reasoning
- MTH 160S: Precalc Algebra WITH Support
- MTH 140: Intermediate Algebra
| Placement measure | Score or coursework |
|---|---|
| ACT math score | 19-21 |
| SAT math score | 500-530 |
| ACCUPLACER Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (QAS) score | 264-300 |
| ACCUPLACER Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) score | N/A |
| HiSET score | 12 to14 |
| High school grade point average (GPA) (see placement notes) | 3.0 or higher |
| High school math class | Alg II (A or B in last 3 years) |
Guidance for STEM students
Your first math class should probably be MTH 160S: Precalculus Algebra with Support. If it has been a while since you passed a math class, consider taking MTH 140S: Intermediate Algebra with Support.
Guidance for non-STEM students
Your first math class should probably be either MTH 110: Introductory Statistics or MTH 120: Quantitative Reasoning. You may also take MTH 160S: Precalculus Algebra with Support. If it has been a while since you passed a math class, consider taking the 5 credit version (MTH 120S or MTH 110S) with extra support built in.
Level 2
These courses have no placement prerequisites. The chart lists recommended score ranges.
Course placement
- MTH 110S: Stats WITH Support
- MTH 120S: QR WITH Support
- MTH 140S: Intermediate WITH Support
- MTH 109: Medical Math
- MTH 108: Elementary Applied Math
| Placement measure | Score or coursework |
|---|---|
| ACT math score | below 19 |
| SAT math score | below 500 |
| ACCUPLACER Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (QAS) score | 244-263 (recommended range; see placement notes) |
| ACCUPLACER Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) score | N/A |
| HiSET score | below 12 |
| High school grade point average (GPA) (see placement notes) | below 3.0 |
| High school math class | Alg II or Below (C or better in last 2 years) (recommended range; see placement notes) |
Guidance for STEM students
Your first math class should probably be MTH 140S: Intermediate Algebra with Support. If it has been a while since you passed a math class, consider enrolling in the College Prep program.
Guidance for non-STEM students
Your first math class should probably be either MTH 110S : Introductory Statistics with Support or MTH 120S: Quantitative Reasoning with Support. You may also take MTH 140S: Intermediate Algebra with Support. If it has been a while since you passed a math class, consider enrolling in the College Prep program. If you are planning to enter a health care profession program, your first math class should probably be MTH 109. MTH 109 is the prerequisite for CHM 101, which is required for many health profession programs.
Level 1
College Prep may be recommended but is not required.
Course placement
- College Prep
| Placement measure | Score or coursework |
|---|---|
| ACT math score | 16 or below; recommend Accuplacer |
| SAT math score | below 460; recommend Accuplacer |
| ACCUPLACER Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (QAS) score | below 244 or Arith score 200-250 |
| ACCUPLACER Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) score | N/A |
| HiSET score | 8 to 11, recommend Accuplacer |
| High school grade point average (GPA) (see placement notes) | below 2.6 |
| High school math class | N/A |
Guidance for STEM students
You qualify to take MTH 140S (Intermediate Algebra with Support); however, it is recommended that you enroll in the College Prep program to ensure you are adequately prepared for college-level coursework.
Guidance for non-STEM students
You qualify to take MTH 120S, MTH 110S, or MTH 140S; however, it is recommended that you enroll in the College Prep program to ensure you are adequately prepared for college-level coursework.
Placement notes
- Test scores: Test scores are valid for three years.
- Recommended ranges: These ranges are recommendations, not prerequisites. If a student is below a recommended range, College Prep may be recommended.
- AAF eligibility: You must score 264 or higher on the Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics (QAS) test to take the Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) test.
- High school GPA: DC/EP students using HS GPA for placement should have more than one measure available to allow students and counselors to make informed choices about their placement. Dual enrollment/early college students may not enroll in developmental coursework without express permission from their high school liaison and parent to do so after a full explanation of developmental coursework has been provided to the student.