Accuplacer Testing

Check your Cards Gateway to see if you need to take the Accuplacer!

I DO NOT have ACT/SAT scores on file at U of L    I DO have ACT/SAT Scores on file at U of L
Accuplacer test required
Math Reading

UNTIMED 3 section exam with 20 questions in each section. 

Arithmetic (Everyone begins here).  Score 276+ advance to....

Quantitative Reasoning.  Score 276+ advance to....

Advanced Algebraic Functions.

UNTIMED 1 section exam with 20 questions

Emphasis on the meaning of words in extended contexts and how word choice shapes meaning, tone, and impact. 
Math Reading
Click HERE to find out if you place into a credit bearing MATH course.  If you place in GEN 103 or GEN 104, you should take the Accuplacer to potentially place in a higher math course.  Click HERE to find out if you are exempt from the Reading course.  If you have Reading ACT Subscore of 19 or less, you MUST take the Reading Accuplacer and score at least 250 to be exempt from the GEN 105 Reading Intervention course.

Accuplacer Test Options

Students click to schedule exam here

Accuplacer scores will be visible on the screen and then emailed to the student upon completion of the exam.

Mathematics/QR Course Placement Criteria 

University of Louisville 2024-25AY  
Math Course ACT Math Sub-score needed for initial placement New SAT I Math Sub-score needed for initial placement Next-Generation Accuplacer
GEN 103 0 - 18 260 - 500 ARTH: 200-262
GEN 104 19 - 36 510 - 800 ARTH: 263-300
QR courses outside of Mathematics/ Engineering  (currently COMM 255, CJ326, GEOG 256, HSS 377, PHST 200, PSYC 205, URBS 303/SUST 303) 19 - 36 510 - 800 ARTH: 263-300
Math 105, 106, QR: ANTH 111 20 – 36 520 – 800 QRAS: 237-300
Math 151 21-36 530 - 800 QRAS: 250-300
Math 109 & 111 22 - 36 540 – 800 QRAS: 263-300
Math 180, 190 25 - 36 590 - 800 AAF: 250-300
Math 205 27 - 36 640 - 800 AAF: 276-300


ADA Accommodations approved through the U of L Disability Resource Center (502-852-6938), please call our office BEFORE scheduling. 

 

SCORE EXPIRATION POLICY:  SAT, ACT, or Accuplacer scores are valid for course placement at U of L for one year. 

 

Check with your Academic Advisor if you have questions and before registering for classes.