Accuplacer Testing
Check your New Cards Gateway to see if you need to take the Accuplacer!
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 |
|---|---|
Find out if you place into a credit bearing MATH course. If you place into GEN 103 or GEN 104, you should take the Accuplacer to potentially place in a higher math course. | 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. |
UofL Testing Services
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 UofL Disability Resource Center (502-852-6938), please call our office before scheduling.
SCORE EXPIRATION POLICY: SAT and ACT scores are valid for course placement at UofL for two years and Accuplacer scores are valid for one year.
Check with your Academic Advisor if you have questions and before registering for classes.