Accuplacer Exam

Information:

The Accuplacer is an approved alternative to the THEA Test.  Accuplacer is a computer-adaptive test and scores are available immediately after the exam session.  The Accuplacer tests reading, mathematics, and writing.  The cost of the Accuplacer is $29 for the entire battery or $10 per sub-test.  Accuplacer is administered by appointment only in the MSU Testing Center.  

Accuplacer vs. THEA:

THEA	Accuplacer
Paper/pencil-based exam	Computer-based exam
5 hour time limit – most finish within 3 ½ hours	No time limit – most finish within 2 hours
About 135 questions plus an essay (if all three sections are administered)	About 50 questions plus an essay (if all three sections are administered)
$29.00 for each exam (including retakes)	$29.00 for all three sections or $10.00 per section (retakes)
Score report mailed to your home in about 5 to 7 business days from NES	Score report printed at the conclusion of the exam.
Required placement exam for those who do not meet exemption standards.	Approved alternative for the THEA exam on all state supported higher education campuses
First three score reports are free – thereafter, $12.00 per score report	First score report is free – thereafter, $2.50 per score report (all score reports for prospective or current MSU students to MSU are free)
Administered every Wednesday at 11:30am plus additional days during peak registration times.	Administered via appointment (regular office hours) in the MSU Testing Center – call 397-4676 to make an appointment.

Other Questions:
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Score Reports:
If you took the Accuplacer at Midwestern State University and you need a score report sent to your college/university, click here to download the score report request form.  You must have Acrobat reader to open the document. 

If you are not certain if you took the Accuplacer at MSU, it is advisable to contact our office first.  NO scores will be released over the phone.


For more information regarding this exam or to make an appointment fo the Accuplacer, please call our office at (940) 397-4676.