Accuplacer
Minnesota State colleges and universities administer a course placement assessment, the Accuplacer, to assess the college readiness of incoming students. The Accuplacer tests are multiple choice, untimed assessments offered at no cost to the student. The Accuplacer tests are a
There is also a placement test designed for English Language Learners called the Accuplacer ESL exam. This exam assesses the student’s content knowledge in Reading, Sentence Skills, and Listening for those whose primary language is not English.
The individual student scores are valid on Accuplacer within three calendar years, inclusive of the current calendar year, with the provision that
Prior to taking the Accuplacer for the first time, campuses communicate with students about the importance of studying before taking the Accuplacer tests. Students have access to Accuplacer study materials, including a sample test, and students are given a reasonable time and opportunity to review materials. If a student receives a subject-area score below the desired level, the student may retest. Check local campuses on their policies that may limit the number of retests in a given period. Campuses may also recommend that students
Familiarizing oneself with the types of questions asked prior to taking the Accuplacer is highly recommended. Studying prior to the test may reduce test anxiety and assure that the student has an accurate evaluation of their academic content knowledge and are accurately placed into appropriate courses. The following links can be used as a resource to prepare for the Accuplacer exam.