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Math Placement

Math Placement Levels are used as prerequisites for many lower-division Mathematical Sciences courses at UW-Milwaukee.

For current math placement level definitions (along with math placement test score to math placement level conversion chart, and math course recommendations by program or by level), review the information below. For math placement information prior to 2026, visit the Previous Math Placement Levels & Scores page.

Interactive Placement Tool for Levels 0-30

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Math Score-to-Placement-Level Conversion and Course Eligibility (Chart)

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Math Placement Level ALEKS Placement Test Score ACT – Math ScoreACT – Math Score if HS GPA was 3.0 or higher SAT – Math ScoreSAT – Math Score if HS GPA was 3.0 or higher Math Course Eligibility 
0Ìý0 to 21 0 to 17 0 to 15 0 to 480Ìý0 to 410ÌýMath 092 or L&S NS 100Ìý
10Ìý22 to 45Ìý18 to 23 16 to 20Ìý490 to 560Ìý420 to 520ÌýMath 098, 102, 103, or Math/Phil 111 
20Ìý46 to 60Ìý24 to 27 21 to 24 570 to 660Ìý530 to 580ÌýMath 102, 103, 105, 116, 175, or Math/Phil 111 
30Ìý61 to 67 28 to 31 25 to 26 670 to 710Ìý590 to 620ÌýMath 115, 116, 117, 175, 205, 208, 211; Mthstat 215 
35Ìý68 to 75 Not applicable  Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Math 115, 117, 175, 205, 208, 211, S215; 116 Satisfied 
40Ìý76 to 86 32 to 33 27 to 28 720 to 750Ìý630 to 670ÌýMath 175, 205, 208, 211, 213, S215, 231, 341; 115 Satisfied 
45Ìý87 to 100Ìý34 to 36 29 to 36 760 or higher 680 or higher Math 175, 205, 208, 211, 213, S215, 221, 231, 341; 115 Satisfied 

Math Score-to-Placement-Level Conversion and Course Eligibility (Text)

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Math Placement Level 0 

  • Obtained by satisfying one of the following: 
    • ALEKS Placement Test Score: 0 to 21 
    • ACT – Math Score: 0 to 17  
      • Or ACT – Math Score: 0 to 15 if High School Grade Point Average was 3.0 or above 
    • SAT – Math Score: 0 to 480
      • Or SAT Math Score: 0 to 410 if High School Grade Point Average was 3.0 or above 
  • May enroll in NS 100 or Math 92 

Math Placement Level 10 

  • Obtained by satisfying one of the following: 
    • ALEKS Placement Test Score: 22 to 45 
    • ACT – Math Score: 18 to 23  
      • Or ACT – Math Score: 16 to 20 if High School Grade Point Average was 3.0 or above 
    • SAT – Math Score: 490 to 560 
      • Or SAT Math Score: 420 to 520 if High School Grade Point Average was 3.0 or above 
  • May enroll in Math 98, 102, 103, or 111 

Math Placement Level 20 

  • Obtained by satisfying one of the following: 
    • ALEKS Placement Test Score: 46 to 60 
    • ACT – Math Score: 24 to 27  
      • Or ACT – Math Score: 21 to 24 if High School Grade Point Average was 3.0 or above 
    • SAT – Math Score: 570 – 660  
      • Or SAT Math Score: 530 to 580 if High School Grade Point Average was 3.0 or above 
  • May enroll in Math 105, 116, 175, (or previous placement level courses: Math 102, 103, or 111) 

Math Placement Level 30  

  • Obtained by satisfying one of the following: 
    • ALEKS Placement Test Score: 61 to 67 
    • ACT – Math Score: 28 to 31  
      • Or ACT – Math Score: 25 to 26 if High School Grade Point Average was 3.0 or above 
    • SAT – Math Score: 670 to 710 
      • Or SAT Math Score: 590 to 620 if High School Grade Point Average was 3.0 or above 
  • May enroll in Math 115, 117, 205, 208, 211, or Mthstat 215 (or previous placement level courses: Math 116 or 175) 

Math Placement Level 35 –Math 116 satisfied 

  • Obtained by satisfying one of the following: 
    • ALEKS Placement Test Score: 68 to 75 
  • May enroll in previous placement level courses: Math 115, 117, 175, 205, 208, 211, or Mthstat 215 

Math Placement Level 40 - Math 115 satisfied 

  • Obtained by satisfying one of the following: 
    • ALEKS Placement Test Score: 76 to 86 
    • ACT – Math Score: 32 to 33 
      • Or ACT – Math Score: 27 to 28 if High School Grade Point Average was 3.0 or above 
    • SAT – Math Score: 720 to 750 
      • Or SAT Math Score: 630 to 670 if High School Grade Point Average was 3.0 or above 
  • May enroll in Math 213, 231, 341, (or previous placement level courses: Math 175, 205, 208, 211 or Mthstat 215) 

Math Placement Level 45 – Math 115 satisfied 

  • Obtained by satisfying one of the following: 
    • ALEKS Placement Test Score: 87 to 100 
    • ACT – Math Score: 34 to 36  
      • Or ACT – Math Score: 29 to 36 if High School Grade Point Average was 3.0 or above 
    • SAT – Math Score of 760 or higher 
      • Or SAT Math Score: 680 or higher if High School Grade Point Average was 3.0 or above 
  • May enroll in Math 221 (or previous placement level courses: Math 175, 205, 208, 211, 213, 231, 341, or Mthstat 215) 

Achieving a Placement Level

A placement level can be achieved in several ways:

  • Earning a certain score on the Math Placement Test.
  • Attaining certain scores on standardized test such as AP, IB, or CLEP.
  • Transfer course work.
  • 51ÁÔÆæ math courses.

More details on each of these options are below.

Placement Testing

Students who place well can test out of certain general education requirements or begin their studies at a higher level.

Math placement is determined by the math score on your ACT/SAT, prior college credit earned in math courses, or by completing an ALEKS placement test via the online Panther Math Prep program.

Standardized Testing

Attaining certain scores on standardized testing such as Advanced Placement (AP), International Baccalaureate (IB), or College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) may be used for math placement. You can view UW-Milwaukee’s AP/IB/CLEP score acceptance policy here.

Transfer Credit Assessment

Contact the math department undergraduate advisors to have credits earned at another institution assessed. Some courses in the UW-System have already been evaluated. Here is more information on transferring credit to 51ÁÔÆæ.