Mathematics Placement Examination
In order to maximize student success in mathematics courses, New Mexico State University has mandatory placement guidelines in all mathematics courses. This means that you must establish that you meet the stated prerequisite in any mathematics course for which you enroll. This page will help you determine what courses you are currently eligible to take and how to change your current placement level.
Initial placement is done from a combination of Math ACT (ACTM) and high school grade point average. An SAT math score may be substituted for an ACT math score.
If you are dissatisfied with your initial placement, you may choose to take the Mathematics Placement Examination (MPE) and try to raise your placement. YOU CANNOT LOWER YOUR PLACEMENT.
If you wish to enroll in Math 191 (the calculus series) you must take the MPE and achieve a qualifying score.
- Information about how the MPE is scored
- Information about taking the MPE
- Review problems for the MPE (requires Adobe Acrobat... Get it here!)
- Take a sample MPE online