University of Nevada, Reno




Placement Information

   
There are two ways to place into a mathematics or statistics course at UNR.

1.  ACT/SAT scores.  This is the default method of placement for math/stat courses and the one that the Mathematics and Statistics department encourages.  So far they have proven to be better predictors of subsequent success than other placement tools.

2. Accuplacer testing.  Students who do not have ACT/SAT scores can take the Accuplacer test for math/stat course placement.  Additionally, Accuplacer can be used for students who wish to challenge the placement based on their ACT/SAT scores.   

Please note that the Accuplacer placement test is for initial placement only, meaning:

Once a student has enrolled in and started a math/stat course, only successful completion of the class will permit the student to enroll in the next course in the math/stat series.   

THE MATH/STAT DEPARTMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHANGE THE ACCUPLACER CUT-OFF SCORES WITH LITTLE OR NO NOTICE. 

THE MOST UP-TO-DATE SCORES ARE LISTED HERE.


Courses ACT
Math		 SAT
Math		 Prerequisite
Course		 Accuplacer Placement Tests
Elementary Algebra College Level Math
Math096 17 470   at least 53 ---------
Math120 21 510 Math096 C/S at least 80 ----------
Math126 22 520 Math096 C/S at least 80 ----------
Math127 27 610 Math126 C- at least  105   AND   at least 70
Math128 27 610   at least  105   AND   at least 60
Math176 27 610 Math126 C- at least  105   AND   at least 70
Stat152 27 610 Math126 C- at least  105   AND   at least 70
Math181 28 630 Math127/128C- --------- at least 90