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Math Placement Exam exemption is based on the following criteria!

The Math Placement Exam (MPE) is primarily offered by the Department of Mathematics & Statistics as a service to other departments and colleges at Texas Tech University. Math majors typically have limited need for this exam. For non-Math majors seeking advice on whether you need to take the MPE and the specific Math courses required for your degree plan, you should consult your respective departmental advisors. The table below helps provide some information to steer you in the right direction. 

Use the table information to determine your possible exemption status:

The following tables provide comprehensive information regarding the advisory department you are affiliated with, the mandatory Mathematics courses within your specific academic degree plan, and the available methods for qualifying for exemption from the MPE.  

Department Advisor Contact

 Respective Departments and Math Courses Required MPE Exemption Criteria

Rawls College of Business Undergraduate Advisors
Most departments require the completion of MATH 1330, and MATH 1331 in their curriculum. Click your department for more details about your specific courses. 

Accounting

Energy Commerce

Finance

Information Technology

Supply Chain Management

Marketing

Management

Math 1330 (Introductory Mathematics Analysis I):

  • Code 3+ on MPE
  • SATM score ≥  610
  • ACTM score ≥  26
  • Grade A or B in MATH or TSI 0302
  • Grade A/B/C in a college-level math course.

Math 1331 (Introductory Mathematical Analysis II):

  • Code 4+ on MPE
  • SATM score ≥ 610
  • ACTM score ≥ 26
  • Grade A/B/C in MATH 1330 or MATH 1430.

College of Engineering Advisors
Most departments require the completion of MATH 1451, and MATH 1452 in their curriculum. Click your department for more details about your specific courses. 

Chemical Engineering

Civil Engineering

Computer Science

Electrical Engineering

Petroleum Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Engineering

Computer Engineering
Cybersecurity NA

Math 1451 (Calculus I):

  • Code 7 on MPE
  • SATM score ≥ 660
  • ACTM score ≥ 29
  • Grade A/B/C in [MATH 1321 and Code 5 on MPE] or MATH 1550 or MATH 1350.

Math 1452 (Calculus II): 1451 or consent of department

Department of Kinesiology & Sports Management Undergraduate Advisors

Most departments require the completion of  MATH 1320, and MATH 1321 in their curriculum. 

Math 1320 (College Algebra):

  • Code 3+ on MPE
  • SATM score ≥ 610
  • ACTM score ≥ 26
  • Grade A/B in MATH or TSI 0302
  • Grade A/B/C in college level math course

Math 1321 (Trigonometry):

  • Code 4+ on MPE
  • SATM score ≥ 610
  • ACTM score ≥ 26
  • Grade A/B/C in MATH 1320 or MATH 1420

Department of Biological Sciences Undergraduate Advising
Most departments require the completion of MATH 2300, and MATH 1451 in their curriculum. Click your department for more details about your specific courses. 

Biology

Ecology and Environmental Biology

 

Cell and Molecular Biology

Microbiology

Math 2300 (Statistical Methods):

  • Code 4+ on MPE
  • SATM score ≥ 610
  • ACTM score ≥ 26
  • Grade A/B/C in a college level math course.

Math 1451 (Calculus I):

  • Code 7 on MPE
  • SATM score ≥ 660
  • ACTM score ≥ 29
  • Grade A/B/C in [MATH 1321 and Code 5 on MPE] or MATH 1550 or MATH 1350.

Department of Chemistry Undergraduate Advising
Most departments require the completion of  MATH 1451, and MATH 1452 in their curriculum. Click your department for more details about your specific courses. 

Science in Biochemistry

Arts in Chemistry

Science in Chemistry

Arts in Biochemistry

Math 1451 (Calculus I):

  • Code 7 on MPE
  • SATM score ≥ 660
  • ACTM score ≥ 29
  • Grade A/B/C in [MATH 1321 and Code 5 on MPE] or MATH 1550 or MATH 1350.

Department of Physics and Astronomy Undergraduate Advisors

Most departments require the completion of MATH 1451, MATH 1452, and MATH 2450 in their curriculum. 

Math 1451 (Calculus I):

  • Code 7 on MPE
  • SATM score ≥ 660
  • ACTM score ≥ 29
  • Grade A/B/C in [MATH 1321 and Code 5 on MPE] or MATH 1550 or MATH 1350.

Math 1452 (Calculus II): 1451 or consent of department

Math 2450: 1452 or consent of department

 Understanding in detail with an example and sample question,

  • My name is XXX. I am currently looking to major in Biology. I had a question about signing up for the Math 1451 Calculus I course during orientation. I looked at my admitted student's checklist and saw that students with an SAT math section score above 670 are not required to take the math placement test. I would like to confirm this.
    • Answer: Yes, you are not required to take the Math placement exam, if you come under these criteria
      • Code 7 on the math placement exam or
      • SATM score = 660+ or
      • ACTM score = 29+ or
      • a grade of a C or better in [MATH 1321 and Code 5 on the math placement exam] or
      • MATH 1550 or MATH 1350.
  • If you are still uncertain and wish to clarify the criteria, please click the button below for a clear understanding. 

MPE Requirements

Courses for which the Math Placement Exam may be used as a prerequisite: 

Course Number Prerequisites
Code on MPE SATM ACTM Other

Math 1331 (Introductory Mathematical Analysis II)

 Code 4+ ≥ 610 ≥ 26 Grade C or better in MATH 1330 or MATH 1430
Math 1350 (Analytical Geometry) Code 6+ ≥ 660 ≥ 29 MATH 1321
Math 1451 (Calculus I) Code 7 ≥ 660 ≥ 29 Grade C or better in [MATH 1321 and Code 5 on the math placement exam] or MATH 1550 or MATH 1350
Math 2345 (Introduction to Statistics with Applications to Business) Code  4+  ≥ 610 ≥ 26 Grade C or better in MATH 1330 or MATH 1430

 For the courses not listed above, click here to view the required scores. 

Courses and the Math Placement Exam 

Students may register for the following courses if they are TSI-compliant. That is if they are deemed college-ready by the TSI office. (Students who are not TSI-compliant will be notified by the TSI office.)

Math Course Number Recommended placement code
Math 1300 (Contemporary Mathematics) code 3
Math 1320 (College Algebra) code 3
Math 1321 (Trigonometry) code 4
Math 1330 (Introductory Mathematical Analysis I) code 3
Math 1550 (Pre-Calculus) code 3
Math 2300 (Statistical Methods) code 4

 

Department of Mathematics & Statistics

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