WSU Pullman Math Placement Chart
- ALEKS scores are valid for one year from the date of assessment.
- Scores listed below are the minimum for placement.
- Review the MPA exceptions FAQ for information about CLEP, IB, Cambridge, and transfer credits.
WSU Course Placement Chart
Cutoff scores are FIRM.
NA: Not a placement option.
| WSU Math/Stat Course | ALEKS | College Board A.P. Exam | Smarter Balanced Assessment 1 | Prerequisite Math Course Completion (minimum grade of C required) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MATH 100 Basic Mathematics | 1 | NA | NA | NA |
| MATH 100&103 Basic Math & Algebra Methods (accelerated) 2 | 1 | NA | NA | NA |
| MATH 103 Algebra Methods and Introduction to Functions | 40 | NA | 3 or higher 1 | 100 |
| MATH 105 Exploring Mathematics [QUAN] | No prerequisites | No prerequisites | No prerequisites | No prerequisites |
| MATH 106 College Algebra | 70 | Calculus AB: 2 | NA | 103 |
| MATH 106&108 College Algebra & Trigonometry (accelerated)2 | 70 | Calculus AB: 2 | NA | 103 with a grade of B or higher |
| MATH 108 Trigonometry | NA | NA | NA | 106 |
| MATH 140 Calculus for Life Scientists [QUAN] | 80 | Calculus AB: 2 Precalculus: 3-5 | NA | 106 and 108 |
| MATH 171 Calculus I [QUAN] | 83 | Calculus AB: 2 Precalculus: 3-5 | NA | 106 and 108 |
| MATH 171 + 110 Concurrent Enrollment 3 | 78 - 82 | Calculus AB: 2 Precalculus: 3-5 | NA | 106 and 108 |
| MATH 172 Calculus II | NA | Calculus AB: 3-5 Calculus BC: 2 4 | NA | 171 |
| MATH 201 Mathematics for Business and Economics | 65 | Calculus AB: 2 | NA | 103 |
| MATH 202 Calculus for Business and Economics [QUAN] | 80 | Calculus AB: 2 Precalculus: 3-5 | NA | 106 or 201 |
| STAT 212 Introduction to Statistical Methods [QUAN] | 45 | Statistics: 2 Calculus AB: 2 Precalculus: 3-5 | 4 or higher 1 | 100 or higher |
| MATH 216 Discrete Structures | 80 | Calculus AB: 2 Precalculus: 3-5 | NA | 106 or 201 |
| MATH 220 Introductory Linear Algebra | 80 | Calculus AB: 2 Precalculus: 3-5 | NA | 106 or 201 |
| MATH 251 Fundamentals of Elementary Mathematics I | 40 | Calculus AB: 2 Precalculus: 3-5 | 4 or higher 1 | 100, 103, 106 or higher |
| MATH 273 Calculus III | NA | Calculus BC: 3-5 | NA | 172 |
| MATH 315 Differential Equations | NA | NA | NA | 220 and 273 (220 may be concurrent) |
| STAT 360 Probability and Statistics or STAT 370 Intro. Statistics for Engineers | NA | NA | NA | 140, 171, or 202 |
Placement chart updated October 2026.
NA: Not a placement option.
NOTE: Stat 212 or Math 105 cannot be used as a prerequisite into Math 106 or Math 201 (pre-calculus or higher). See the math/stats course map. For transfer students, if you would like to be on the calculus track but your only transfer credit is for Stat 212 or Math 105, you must take the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment. See the transfer credit FAQ for details.
1 Students pursuing a STEM degree are strongly encouraged to take the ALEKS Math Placement Assessment: the highest placement in the calculus track using SBAC is Math 103 (Algebra Methods). See the college-level exceptions FAQ for details.
2 Accelerated Math series options combines coursework for two courses into one semester. Learn about requirements and how to request approval.
3 Options for additional support through concurrent enrollment for Math 171 + 110 (at Pullman and Vancouver) and for Math 100 + 103 (at Vancouver and Tri-Cities). Learn about requirements and how to request approval.
4 An AP Calculus BC score of 2 will only allow enrollment into Math 172 if the AB sub-score is a 3 or higher; whereas an AB sub-score of 2 will only allow enrollment into Calculus 1 as Math 140, 171, or 202.
Questions? Please contact the Department of Mathematics & Statistics office at 509-335-3926 or via email at math.stats@wsu.edu.