Placement Testing
ACCUPLACER, SAT & Chemistry Placement
Use the sections below to review fees, scheduling, preparation resources, and placement guidelines. Most Testing Center services require an appointment.
ACCUPLACER
Schedule Exam AppointmentTesting is by appointment only and must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance through RegisterBlast.
Subjects & Fees (Quick View)
- Math: $10 (starts with QRAS; Arithmetic and/or AAF may follow based on QRAS score)
- Reading: $5
- Writing: $5
- AAF: $5
- QRAS: $5
Which exam should I take?
We strongly recommend contacting an academic advisor before scheduling an exam or enrolling in a course. If you do not have an advisor, please contact the Pack Center.
Need help?
For score sending, remote options, or voucher requests, email testing.center@csupueblo.edu.
Math
- Fee: $10
- Always starts in QRAS. Arithmetic and AAF may follow depending on your QRAS score.
Additional subjects (Fee: $5 per subject)
- Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF)
- Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics (QRAS)
- Reading
- Writing
Testing is by appointment only and must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance through RegisterBlast.
You will be given payment information when you schedule through our site.
Study guides and practice resources are available here: ACCUPLACER Practice
By scheduling on our site you are agreeing to abide by our rules and regulations. A copy will be sent to you via email once you have successfully scheduled. You will need to provide a valid form of identification on test day. Please review the ID requirements tab located on the left of this page.
How can I send my scores to CSUP?
You will need to email testing.center@csupueblo.edu to start the process.
- Scores can not be sent from a personal email or unaccredited school
How can I send my scores to another institution?
You will need to email testing.center@csupueblo.edu to start the process.
Is there a remote option?
You will need to email testing.center@csupueblo.edu to start the process.
Voucher request (testing elsewhere):
If you are planning to take the ACCUPLACER at another institution and they are requesting a voucher, email testing.center@csupueblo.edu to start the process.
Test Cut Scores and Course Placement Guidelines
* ACCUPLACER, SAT, and ACT test scores are valid for five years. Scores older than five years cannot be used for course placement.
| Skill Area | ACT Sub-score | SAT Sub-score | ACCUPLACER Test & Cut Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing | English: 18 | Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 470 | Writing: 246 |
| Math | Math: 19 | Math: 500 | Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, & Statistics: 240 |
| ACT Math Score | SAT Math Score | ACCUPLACER Placement Tests Name of Test: Score |
CSU Pueblo Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math 224: CAL & ANALY GEOM II | |||
| 24, 25, 26, 27 | 580 | Advanced Algebra and Functions Test: 280 | Math 221: CALC:INTUITIVE APPR |
| 28 | 660 | Advanced Algebra and Functions Test: 290 | Math 126: CALCU ANALY GEOM I |
| 24, 25, 26, 27 | 580 | Advanced Algebra and Functions Test: 280 | Math 124: PRE-CALCULUS |
| 21, 22, 23 | 530 | Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics Test: 250 | Math 156: INTRO TO STATISTICS |
| 21, 22, 23 | 530 | Advanced Algebra and Functions Test: 245 | Math 220: QUANT ANAL BUSINESS |
| 21, 22, 23 | 530 | Advanced Algebra and Functions Test: 245 | Math 120: PRECALCULUS ALGEBRA |
| 19, 20 | 500 | Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics Test: 240 | Math 360: ELEMENTARY CONCEPTS OF MATH I |
| 19, 20 | 500 | Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics Test: 240 | Math 101: INTRODUCTORY COLLEGE MATH |
| 19, 20 | 500 | Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics Test: 240 | Math 109: MATH EXPLORATIONS |
| 17, 18 | 460 | Arithmetic Test: 265 or QRAS 230 | Math 101 + Math 191 SAI |
| 17, 18 | 460 | Arithmetic Test: 265 or QRAS 230 | Math 097: COLLEGE PREP MATH 2 |
| 15, 16 | 400 | Arithmetic Test: 240 | Math 096: COLLEGE PREP MATH 1 |
| < 14 | < 390 | Arithmetic Test: < 239 | None |
All SAT exams are scheduled and paid through College Board.
Chemistry Placement Exam
Schedule Exam AppointmentTesting is by appointment only and must be scheduled at least 48 hours in advance through RegisterBlast.
By scheduling you are agreeing to abide by our rules and regulations. A copy will be sent to you via email once you have successfully scheduled. You will need to provide a valid form of identification on test day. Please review the ID requirements tab located on the left of this page.
Please contact Dr. Farrer in the chemistry department concerning retakes, scores, or study materials. Click here for his info.
There is not one at this time.
