Admissions

For ACCUPLACER, you need a valid, unexpired, government-issued or school-issued photo ID, such as a driver’s license, passport, or school ID, to verify your identity and be allowed to take the test. 

Here’s a more detailed breakdown of the ACCUPLACER ID requirements:

• Acceptable Forms of Identification:
  • Current (unexpired) driver’s license.
  • State-approved ID.
  • Current passport or passport card.
  • Citizenship card or certificate of citizenship.
  • Employment Authorization card.
  • Current state or federal ID (military).
  • A valid high school photo ID issued for the current academic year for students who are currently enrolled in high school classes.
  • Saint Paul College ID Card (SPC Card).
  • Tribal ID.
• Requirements for the ID:
  • Valid and Unexpired: The ID must be current and not expired. 
  • Physical Document: You must bring the original, physical ID, not a photocopy or electronic copy. 
  • Full Legal Name: The name on the ID must match exactly the name you used when registering for the ACCUPLACER test. 
  • Recognizable Photograph: The photo on the ID must be clear and recognizable, matching your current appearance. 
  • Good Condition: The ID must be in good condition with clearly legible English language text and a clearly visible photograph.

If you are a current or future Saint Paul College student who wants to take the ACCUPLACER assessment at a different college testing site, you may request a Remote Voucher from Saint Paul College. Please check with the school where you want to take the ACCUPLACER for information on fees. To request a voucher, please email testing.center@saintpaul.eduwith the following information:

• Name of the institution where you want to test (please check with the college that they still offer ACCUPLACER testing)
• Which test you will take (Math)
• First and Last Name
• Saint Paul College Student Tech ID (visible on top right corner in eServices)
• Full Date of Birth (month/day/year)
• Email Address
• Current Mailing Address

If you want to take the ACCUPLACER at Saint Paul College for another school, please request a Remote Voucher at the school you want to attend. There is a $35 fee for each assessment administered at Saint Paul College for a school that is not part of the Minnesota State College & University System

You must bring your Remote Voucher to Saint Paul College to take the ACCUPLACER. The email containing the voucher must be printed on paper or visible on your phone/personal device. You do not need to schedule an appointment. Please consult Testing Center hours and allow yourself enough time to complete the assessment.

Any applicable fees must be paid to Saint Paul College before you take the ACCUPLACER. Fees must be paid at the Tuition Window on the first floor, next to the Information Desk at the main entrance. Please be sure to get a receipt.

Please bring your voucher(s) and receipt to the Testing Center, Room 3140, to take the ACCUPLACER.

As you plan your college career, it is important to know your basic skills in reading, mathematics and writing. Knowing your skill level will help you and your advisor determine courses best suited for you. Our goal is to help you choose courses that best match your background and help ensure your future success.

The Reading measures your ability to understand and interpret a variety of texts. It assesses four key areas:

• Information and Ideas
• Rhetoric
• Synthesis
• Vocabulary

You will read both short and extended passages covering a variety of topics, writing styles, and levels of complexity. Questions assess your ability to understand the meaning of the text, interpret words and phrases in context, and analyze information from both single and paired passages

EAPP (ESL ACCUPLACER) includes three assessments:

• ESL Reading Skills Test: A computer-adaptive assessment that measures a student’s ability to understand and interpret written English, including both stated and implied information. The test contains 20 questions.
• ESL Listening Test: A computer-adaptive assessment that measures a student’s ability to understand lectures and conversations in English and interpret the information presented.
• WritePlacer ESL: A computerized essay assessment used for English course placement. Students respond to a prompt by writing a 300-600 word essay that expresses and supports their point of view.

Mathematics

This portion measures your understanding of arithmetic through problem solving. Skills in operations of whole numbers, fractions, decimals and percentages. Ratios, measurement, and geometry will be assessed. No handheld calculators are permitted.

Yes! Reviewing for the ACCUPLACER could potentially save you hundreds of dollars and semesters at SPC. Feel free to check out the resources below:

ACCUPLACER Resources

• ACCUPLACER Home Page
• Download ACCUPLACER Web-Based Study App
• Official Study Guide (including ESOL)
• Reading Test Sample Questions
• Arithmetic Sample Questions
• Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics Sample Questions
• Advanced Algebra and Functions Sample Questions
• ESL Practice app (after a student makes an account)
• ESL Sample Questions

Additional Resources

• Khan Academy
• Khan Academy Algebra Basics Review
• www.Math.com
• www.testprepreview.com

Determine when you will take your assessments (See hours and dates above). Be sure to give yourself enough time. The assessment usually takes at least 1-2 hours to complete, possibly longer.

1. Get plenty of rest before taking the assessments and make sure you have eaten properly.
2. Bring a government issued picture ID (such as a Driver’s License) for identification purposes.
3. Go to Admissions (Main Floor), complete your application for Saint Paul College and tell staff at the desk that you wish to take the assessment. You will be given a temporary ID card to take to the Assessment Center in Room 3140.
4. You will need to show your temporary ID and your picture ID to the Computer Lab Assistants in the Assessment Center (Room 3140). The Computer Lab Assistant will then get you set up on a computer and give you assistance as needed.

Saint Paul College can use any of the following to waive assessments:

• Unofficial transcripts from a college or university with a grade of C- or higher
• ACT/SAT/MCA/PSAT scores within the last 5 years
• AP classes in which the college-level assessment was passed with a 3 or higher
• IB classes in which the college-level assessment was passed with a 4 or higher
• TABE and/or GED scores within the last 5 years
• ALEKS scores within the last 5 years
• High school transcripts must be from within the last 10 years.
  • Reading and Writing:
    • GPA of 2.6 or higher for college-level placement
  • Math: Students may qualify for College Algebra or college-level Statistics placement with:
    • A 2.8 GPA or higher and at least a C- in Algebra 2
    • A 2.6 GPA or higher and enrollment in Precalculus or another advanced fourth-year math course beyond Algebra 2
    • A 2.4 GPA or higher and enrollment in Calculus

Attach any of these documents to the Assessment Waiver. 

Learn more about placements.

If you have completed the assessment at another Minnesota State college or university within the last 2 years, you will likely be exempt from taking our assessment. To determine if you’re exempt, call Admissions at 651.846.1555 or see an Admissions staff member in Room 1300.

If a student would like to re-take the ACCUPLACER, the College suggests 5 days between assessments, to allow time to practice or brush up. There are resources available for practice assessments on our Should I prepare for the ACCUPLACER? drop down tab.

Saint Paul College offers an online ACCUPLACER testing option through Meazure Learning, a third-party testing provider. Effective October 19, 2026, students may take the ACCUPLACER free of charge one time when applying to the College.

Before scheduling an online ACCUPLACER assessment, please note:

• Online testing must be scheduled in advance and typically takes 3-4 business days from scheduling to testing.
• You must meet all technology requirements. Click here to learn more.
• Access to two cameras is required for online proctoring.
• The College will not cover expedited testing fees.
• Because testing is administered by a third-party provider, any technical issues or scheduling concerns must be addressed directly with Meazure Learning.
• F-1 applicants are responsible for all online testing fees and are not eligible for the free testing option.

To verify your eligibility and register for this option, please contact the Admissions Team at admissions@saintpaul.edu.