Math Placement

Be sure to speak with your advisor as to what level math course you should start in. Refer to the chart below only as a reference for what courses you will be eligible to take upon admittance to the UI.

ACT Math	SAT Math	COMPASS	Places you in:
0 - 18	200 - 460	Algebra 0 - 35	Math 108 or 123
19 - 21	470 - 510	Algebra 36 - 60 or College Algebra 0 - 44	Math 108, 123, or 130
22 - 26	520 - 600	Algebra 61 or above College Algebra 45 - 48	Math 108, 123, 130, or 143
27 - 28	610 - 640	College Algebra 49 - 50	Math 108, 123, 130, 143, or 160
29 - 36	650 - 800	College Algebra 51 or above and Trigonometry 51 or above	Math 108, 123, 130, 143, 160, 170, or 176

Credit is also awarded for AP Calculus and IB Mathematics exam scores. Refer to the AP & IB credit equivalency pages if you have taken an AP or IB mathematics exam.

If you are unsatisfied with your SAT or ACT score, you are encouraged to challenge your placement by scoring high enough on the computerized COMPASS math test. You can contact the UI Counseling and Testing Center, 306 Continuing Education Building, at 885-6716 for information about taking the test.