English & Math Course Placement
Undergraduate Assessment for Course Placement
To improve the accuracy of the course placement processes, MSUM is using multiple assessments to place students, rather than a single high-stakes test. Measurements include ACT, SAT, MCA, High school GPA and Accuplacer. This process will allow for accurate placement of students into courses that meet their level of academic abilities.
These course placements are not just based on your ACT/SAT score(s). These placements can range from developmental coursework to prepare you for classes required for your major, to placement directly into higher level courses. If you have more questions, please contact us.
ACT/SAT English Sub-score or Accuplacer English Score
- ACT/SAT/Accuplacer English placement scores are valid for five years.
Scores are being updated. Information will be posted soon.
ACT/SAT Math sub-score, Accuplacer Math scores, or MCA Mathematics score
Any student with an ACT Math score < (less than) 19 or SAT Math score < (less than) 510 must take the Accuplacer to be place into the appropriate course at MSUM. Any student who receives a college-ready benchmark on the Minnesota Comprehensive Assessment (MCA) is not required to take a developmental course in that subject area. MCA Mathematics scores may be used for MATH 105 and MATH 127 placement.
- ACT, SAT, and MCA Math placement scores are valid for five years.
- Accuplacer Math placement scores are valid for two years.
Scores are being updated. Information will be posted soon.