Mathematics Benchmarks

Students enrolling in mathematics courses at West Liberty University may be required to demonstrate appropriate mathematical readiness through standardized test scores, placement assessments, or successful completion of prerequisite coursework.

MATH 102
No test score or co-requisite required.

MATH 160
No test score or co-requisites required.

MATH 130
Students enrolling in MATH 130 are not required to meet a mathematics benchmark for admission to the course. However, all students enrolled in MATH 130 are required to participate in the course's designated recitation, MATH 129.

MATH 145 (Pre-Calculus)
Students seeking enrollment in MATH 145 (Pre-Calculus) must meet at least one of the following benchmarks:

• ACT Mathematics score of 22 or higher;
• SAT Mathematics score of 540 or higher;
• ASSET Elementary Algebra score of 47 or higher;
• COMPASS Algebra score of 73 or higher;
• ACCUPLACER Elementary Algebra score of 116 or higher;
• Successful completion of MATH 130 or MATH 140 with a grade of C or better.

Students who do not satisfy one of the above benchmarks must successfully complete the appropriate prerequisite mathematics coursework before enrolling in MATH 145.