Course Placement
The Math, Reading, and Writing tabs above contain course placement information based
on test/assessment scores. This information is used in addition to the student's program of study (major) curriculum.
About the ACCUPLACER Assessment
In addition to our course placement strategy for students provided on each tab above,
prospective and new students have the ability to complete the ACCUPLACER assessment.
This tool helps evaluate students' skills in reading, writing, and math to assist
their academic advisor with course placement. Students may take/retake ACCUPLACER
to challenge their course placement(s) before their orientation session, but no later
than the start of their first semester.
Tennessee Tech's Testing and Learning Center offers the ACCUPLACER. The assessment
may be taken on our main campus in Cookeville, TN or our Testing and Learning Center
can assist students with completing the assessment at another location and have the
scores sent to us.
For more information about registering and paying for the ACCUPLACER, please visit
our Testing and Learning Center's schedule an exam site. If you have questions about registering for the ACCUPLACER or completing somewhere
other than Tech's campus, email tlc@tntech.edu.
More Information on Scheduling the ACCUPLACER
Math Placement
ACT
Math* |
SAT
Math* |
ACCUPLACER
QAS | AAF |
DSPM Score |
Course Placement |
| <16 |
<450 |
≤237 | N/A |
<2 |
- L section** MATH 1010 - Math for General Studies
- L section** MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics
- L section** MATH 1710 - Pre-calculus Algebra
|
| 17-18 |
460-500 |
238-249 | N/A |
3 |
- L section** MATH 1010 - Math for General Studies
- L section** MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics
- L section** MATH 1710 - Pre-calculus Algebra
|
| SAILS (is equivalent to ACT 19; may need course permit) |
N/A |
N/A |
4 |
- MATH 1010 - Math for General Studies
- MATH 1410 - Number Concepts for Teachers
- MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics
- MATH 1710 - Pre-calculus Algebra
|
| 19-21 |
510-530 |
250-300 | N/A |
4 |
- MATH 1010 - Math for General Studies
- MATH 1410 - Number Concepts for Teachers
- MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics
- MATH 1710 - Pre-calculus Algebra
|
| SAILS+ |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
- MATH 1710 - Pre-Calculus Algebra
- AND/OR MATH 1720 - Pre-Calculus Trigonometry
|
| 22-24 |
540-580 |
N/A | 231-250 |
N/A |
- MATH 1710 - Pre-calculus Algebra
- AND/OR MATH 1720 - Pre-Calculus Trigonometry
|
| 25-26 |
590-620 |
N/A | 251-259 |
N/A |
- MATH 1730 - Pre-Calculus Mathematics
- MATH 1830 - Applied Calculus
- MATH 1845 - Technical Calculus
|
| 27+ |
630+ |
N/A | 260-300 |
N/A |
- MATH 1910 - Calculus I
- MATH 1904 - Extended Calculus IA
|
*Note: ACT or SAT math score must be received by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
ACT Code: 4012 | SAT Code: 1804
Students who do not submit test scores or complete the ACCUPLACER...
| 3.59 or Below High School GPA |
Student may sign up for one of courses' "L" sections outlined below:
- L section** MATH 1010 - Math for General Studies
- L section** MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics
- L section** MATH 1710 - Pre-calculus Algebra
|
| 3.60 or Higher High School GPA |
Is considered equivalent to 19 ACT...
- MATH 1010 - Math for General Studies
- MATH 1410 - Number Concepts for Teachers
- MATH 1530 - Introductory Statistics
- MATH 1710 - Pre-calculus Algebra
|
**Mathematics L Sections - The Department of Mathematics offers designated Learning Support Sections of Math
for General Studies (MATH 1010), Pre-Calculus (MATH 1710), and Elementary Probability
and Statistics (MATH 1530) for students whose ACT Math scores are 18 or lower. These
sections, designated as L sections, are given an extra academic hour per week of instruction.
Also, the Department of Mathematics offers free tutoring staffed by graduate students,
mathematics majors, and students from other majors who have calculus credit. Instructors
supplement their courses with the algebraic proficiencies required by the co-requisite
curriculum.
Reading Placement
| ACCUPLACER Reading |
ACT
Reading* |
SAT
Reading & Writing* |
High School GPA |
TOEFL (IBT) |
Pearson Test of English (PTE) |
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) |
Duolingo English Test (DET) |
TOEIC |
IELTS |
DSPR Score |
Course Placement |
| <205 |
<13 |
<400 |
- |
<61 |
43-52 |
B1 |
≤85 |
≤580 |
<6.0 |
1 |
International students enroll in ESL 1010. Domestic students enroll in READ 1150. |
| 205-222 |
13-14 |
400-430 |
- |
61-69 |
52-58 |
B1 |
86-95 |
585-630 |
- |
1 |
International students enroll in ESL 1020. Domestic students enroll in READ 1150. |
| 223-249 |
15-17 |
440-490 |
3.19 or below |
70-78 |
59-63 |
B2 |
96-104 |
635-680 |
6.0 |
2 |
Enroll in READ 1150. |
| >249 |
≥18 |
>490 |
3.2 or above |
>78 |
64-90 |
C1, C2 |
>105 |
>685 |
>6.0 |
4 |
No reading course required |
*Note: ACT reading or SAT reading & writing score must be received by the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. ACT Code: 4012 | SAT Code: 1804
Writing Placement
ACCUPLACER Writing
Score |
ACT
English Subscore |
SAT
Reading & Writing |
TOEFL
(IBT) |
IELTS |
DSPW Score |
ESL Course Grade |
Course Placement |
| <205 |
<13 |
<400 |
<61 |
<6.0 |
1 |
- |
International students enroll in ESL 1010. Domestic students receive tutoring and
retest. |
| 205-222 |
13-14 |
400-430 |
61-69 |
- |
1 |
"C" or higher in ESL 1010 |
International students enroll in ESL 1020. Domestic students receive tutoring and
retest. |
| 223-249 |
15-17 |
440-490 |
70-78 |
6.0 |
2 |
"C" in ESL 1020 |
Take ENGL 1010L** - English Composition I |
| >249 |
>17 |
>490 |
>78 |
>6.0 |
4 |
"B" or higher in ESL 1020 |
ENGL 1010 - English Composition I |
*Note: ACT reading or SAT reading & writing score must be received by the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions. ACT Code: 4012 | SAT Code: 1804
Students who do not submit test scores or complete the ACCUPLACER...
| 3.59 or Below High School GPA |
Placed in ENGL 1010L** - English Composition I |
| 3.60 or Higher High School GPA |
Placed in ENGL 1010 - English Composition I |
**English L Sections The Department of English offers designated Learning Support sections of English Composition
I (ENGL 1010) for students whose ACT English scores are 17 or lower. These 3-credit
ENGL 1010-L sections meet the same general education requirements for written communication
as traditional 3-credit ENGL 1010 classes. ENGL 1010-L sections are taught with a
maximum enrollment of 15 students, while enrollment in traditional sections of ENGL
1010 may be as high as 24 students. The low student-to-instructor ratio in these small
ENGL 1010-L sections allows for more individualized instruction and increased time
spent with each student, which allows for responsive writing instruction that effectively
addresses the needs and aptitudes for all students. The Writing Excellence Studio
@ Tech (WEST) offers free individual tutoring services and writing assistance to all
Tech students, as well as occasional student-centered workshops that focus on writing
strategies. WEST tutoring is especially recommended to Learning Support students.
Students may make an appointment with a WEST consultant through TechConnect.
About the ACCUPLACER Assessment
Tennessee Tech's Testing and Learning Center offers the ACCUPLACER. The assessment
may be taken on our main campus in Cookeville, TN or our Testing and Learning Center
can assist students with completing the assessment at another location and have the
scores sent to us.
For more information about registering and paying for the ACCUPLACER, please visit
our Testing and Learning Center's schedule an exam site. If you have questions about registering for the ACCUPLACER or completing somewhere
other than Tech's campus, email tlc@tntech.edu.
Test Prep Resources and Information
ACCUPLACER: for practice and sample questions
Test-Guide: offers free practice tests for ACCUPLACER and other exams
Test Prep Review: contains ACCUPLACER practice test
Tech's Tutoring Center: Contact via email at tutoring@tntech.edu for ACCUPLACER tutoring assistance.
