Math Course Placement Information
AN SAT Math Level 1 Subject Test score of 540 and above, an SAT Math Level 2 Subject Test score of 520 and above, or a transferable course equivalent to Intermediate Algebra (MATH 005, MATH 035) will fulfill the fundamental skills requirement in math. If you have not taken the Math SAT Subject Test 1 or 2, you are required to take the COMPASS placement test. For students who have taken or will take an AP, IB, or CLEP test and need more information about placement, please click here.
If you have taken the Math SAT Subject Test 1 or 2, please see your placement in the mathematics sequence listed below:
|
Math Course Placement |
MATH SAT Subject Test 1 |
MATH SAT Subject Test 2 |
|
MATH 001 |
Less than 400 |
Not applicable |
|
MATH 003 |
400-470 |
Less than 430 |
|
MATH 005, 035, 161 |
480-530 |
430-510 |
|
MATH 007, 033, 41, 45 |
More than 530 |
520-580 |
|
MATH 037, 051 |
Not applicable |
More than 580 |
You may challenge this placement one time by taking the COMPASS mathematics test. See Course Placement Assessment Dates for available times.
For sample math placement tests, please visit go.pacific.edu/ERCSKILLS.