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ALEKS Math Placement Calculator
Use our interactive score modeling tool to calculate which college math course your score will unlock and how many tuition credit hours you can save.
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0 (Remedial)30 (Basic Math)46 (College Alg)61 (Pre-Calc)76+ (Calculus I)
Likely Course Placement
Target Score 61–75%Pre-Calculus (Math 140 / 115)
With a score of 65, you place safely into Pre-Calculus, Business Calculus, or Statistics at most colleges without needing developmental prerequisites.
Typical Credit Saved
3 to 6 Semester Credits
Est. Study Hours
15–25 Focused Hours
Calculus Readiness
11 pts to Calculus 1
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University Standards
Compare Against Top University Cutoffs
Check official score thresholds at Montgomery College, Penn State, UIUC, ASU, and more.
Placement Benchmarks
College Score Cutoffs & Retake Rules
Official minimum scores required for Calculus, Pre-Calculus, and College Algebra at major universities.
| College / University | Calculus I (Math 220) | Pre-Calculus (Math 140) | College Algebra | Stats / Quantitative | Retake & Cooldown Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Montgomery College(MD)Spotlight | 76+ | 61–75 | 46–60 | 42–45 | Up to 4 retakes allowed. Requires 3–5 hours in Prep & Learning Modules between attempts. |
Penn State University(PA)Spotlight | 76+ | 61–75 | 46–60 | 30–45 | Must complete 5 hours of learning module prep before second test attempt. Highest proctored score counts. |
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC)(IL)Spotlight | 80+ | 65–79 | 50–64 | 45–49 | Requires unproctored initial diagnostic followed by proctored assessment. 3 total attempts. |
Arizona State University (ASU)(AZ) | 76+ | 61–75 | 45–60 | 30–44 | Allows up to 3 retakes within a 1-year access window; 3 hours module study required between attempts. |
Temple University(PA) | 76+ | 61–75 | 46–60 | 38–45 | Two testing attempts per testing term. Module completion required to unlock re-testing. |
Texas A&M University(TX) | 76+ | 61–75 | 46–60 | 40–45 | MPE proctoring required for engineering and science majors. Strict 48-hour cooldown between attempts. |
Oregon State University (OSU)(OR) | 75+ | 60–74 | 46–59 | 30–45 | Up to 5 total attempts. Requires at least 3 hours in ALEKS prep modules before each retake. |
Indiana University Bloomington(IN) | 75+ | 61–74 | 45–60 | 35–44 | Test scores valid for 12 months. Mandatory 24-hour waiting period between assessments. |
University of Washington (UW)(WA) | 78+ | 65–77 | 50–64 | 40–49 | Proctored via ProctorU or campus testing center. Max 3 retakes per academic calendar. |
Purdue University(IN) | 85+ (MA 161/165) | 65–84 | 45–64 | 35–44 | Engineering students strictly need 85+ for Engineering Calculus. 5 attempts permitted. |
San Francisco State University(CA) | 76+ | 60–75 | 46–59 | 35–45 | Up to 4 retakes with mandatory study hour verification in the McGraw Hill ALEKS dashboard. |
University of Colorado Boulder(CO) | 76+ | 61–75 | 46–60 | 35–45 | Proctored via webcam. Requires 5 hours in prep module before retaking. |
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Cutoff standards may vary slightly by specific major or academic department (e.g. Engineering vs Business).Updated for Academic Year 2026