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Core Math provides students with a basic understanding of math skills and concepts. Familiarity with math is essential for success in other core areas and is a foundational skill for most careers.
You will be placed in your first math course based upon your ACT or SAT scores. The chart below shows the minimum scores necessary for entry into each math class.
| ACT 17 or SAT 470 | ACT 22 or SAT 500 | ACT 27 or SAT 610 | ACT 28 or SAT 630 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math 096* | Math 120 Math 126 R | Math 127 R Math 128 Math 131 Math 176 APST 270 STAT 152 | Math 181 |
*Does not satisfy core
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