Placement into the proper entry-level mathematics course is crucial for success in mathematics. At UNK mathematics
placement is done with either the ACT mathematics score or with the UNK Mathematics Department Placement test.
Students who have not taken a UNK mathematics course may take our placement test. The test is available at no
cost. To schedule a placement test, please phone the mathematics office (308 865 8531). The test must be taken
on campus. A brief description of our placement policy follows.
Freshmen who have taken one year or less of algebra
- Students with no high school algebra or an ACT mathematics score of 16 or less must enroll in MATH 90.
- Students with less than two years of high school algebra must enroll in MATH 101.
Transfer students
- Transfer students who have no mathematics transfer credit and no ACT score, must take the UNK Mathematics Department Placement test before registering for a mathematics class.
- Transfer students who have earned transfer credit for a mathematics course or who have an ACT score, should be advised as usual.
Freshmen with no ACT mathematics score
- Students with no ACT score must take the UNK Department Placement Test before registering for a UNK mathematics class.
Freshmen with an ACT score
Students who have taken the ACT test may optionally take our placement test. The following table shows entry
level course options using the ACT mathematics score.
| ACT Math Score |
High School Preparation |
Course Options |
| 16 or less |
four years or less |
MATH 90 |
| 17, 18, or 19 |
at least one year |
MATH 101 |
| 17 or greater |
at least two years |
MATH 106 |
| 20 or greater |
at least two years |
MATH 102, STAT 235, 241 |
| 22 or greater |
at least two years |
MATH 103, 120 |
| 22 or greater |
four years including two years of algebra, one year of geometry, and
a senior level pre-calculus course |
MATH 123 |
| 20 or greater |
four years of high school mathematics including
two years of algebra, one year of geometry,and a
senior level math course |
MATH 230 |
| 23 or greater |
four years including two years of algebra, one year of geometry, and
a senior level pre-calculus course |
MATH 115 |
| 25 or greater |
one year of high school calculus |
MATH 115, 123, 202 |