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Last Updated: Tuesday, 15 August 2017

• Placement Testing

  Coconino Community College administers the ACCUPLACER placement test from The College Board.  Please go to the ACCUPLACER/College Board

   

  Website for  more information on the test. 

  Coconino Community College believes academic achievement is directly related to the course placement students receive prior to their enrollment. We are committed to providing opportunities for successful academic experiences for all students.

   

   

  We administer the following sections of Accuplacer (click on each name to learn more):

  • Math: All students start by taking the Elementary Algebra section (12 multiple choice questions). If a student receives a scores of 61 or higher on this section, then they move on to the section on College Level Math (20 multiple choice questions).  
  • Reading Comprehension: 20 multiple choice questions.
  • WritePlacer: Consisting of a 300 - 600 word essay. 
     

  ** We also offer placement exams for Spanish, French and German. 

  ** Please note we do not administer the "Sentence Skills" portion of the ACCUPLACER exam.

   

  The ACCUPLACER Exam is not timed, however we recommend that you allow 3 hours for testing on all three sections. Once you have completed your exam you will print out your results, including your recommended course placement. The test administrator will review this information with you. 

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  Fall 2017 Placement Testing Schedule*
  	Mondays	2:00 PM
  	Tuesdays	9:00 AM
  	Fridays	9:00 AM
  1st	Wednesday	5:30 PM
  *Additional testing dates available in August 2017 (schedule may be subject to changes as needed).

   

  To schedule your placement testing, or for more information, please call Student Development Reception at: 928-226-4323 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

  Please note the following requirements for placement testing:

  • Photo ID - required
  • Comet ID number - required
  • Arrive 15 minutes before the start of your testing session
  • Only scratch paper and pencils (provided to you) are allowed on the exam (no outside materials are allowed including calculators). 

• Practice Tests and Study Guides for the ACCUPLACER

  Students are encouraged to review the study guides and use the practice test below to become familiar with and prepare for taking the ACCUPLACER, the placement test administered at CCC.

   

   Official ACCUPLACER Web-Based Study App.

  Sample Practice Test.

   

  Additional study guides:

  •  http://www.aaastudy.com/ - Arithmetic
  •  http://www.math.com/ - Arithmetic through Pre-Calculus
  • http://www.purplemath.com/ – Algebra
  • https://edready.org/home - College Math Readiness
  • http://englishforeveryone.org/ - English and Reading
  • http://hippocampus.org/  - Videos in English and Math
  • http://www.studyguidezone.com/ - Accuplacer study guides for English and Math
  • http://www.testprepreview.com/ - Accuplacer study guides for English and Math
  • https://www.khanacademy.org/

• Course Placement based on ACCUPLACER and ACT/SAT scores

    A viewable PDF of this chart can be found here. 
   

  Accuplacer Math Course Placement Criteria
  Elementary Algebra Score Range		College Level Math Score Range			Course Placement
  		Liberal Arts	Business	STEM
  less than 36					MAT 088
  36 - 60					MAT 091
  61 - 120					Take the College Level Math exam
  		20 - 39			MAT 097 or  MAT 140
  		40 - 69			MAT 142
  			20 - 44	20 - 49	MAT 097
  			45 - 69		MAT 151
  				50 - 69	MAT 187
  		70 - 120	70 - 120	70 - 120	MAT 160, 172, 211, 220 (major dependant)

  Accuplacer English Course Placement Criteria
  Reading Comprehension Score Range	Sentence Skills Score Range (not commonly used)	WriterPlacer Score Range	CCC Course  Placement
  30 - 40	20 - 50	1 - 2	ENG 095
  41 - 75			RDG 099
  	51 - 78	3 - 4	ENG 100
  76 - 120	79 - 120	5 - 8	ENG 101

  ACT/SAT English Course Placement Criteria
  ACT	SAT Critcal Reading Prior to March 2016	SAT Evidence Based Reading and Writing March, 2016-Present	CCC Course  Placement
  20+	420+	460+	ENG 101

  ACT/SAT Math Course Placement Criteria
  ACT	SAT Prior to March 2016	SAT March 2016 - Present	CCC Course Placement
  < 15	< 330	< 370	MAT 088
  15 - 16	330 - 400	370 - 440	MAT 091
  17 - 20	410 - 520	450 - 550	MAT 097, MAT 140
  21 - 24	530 - 600	560 - 620	MAT 142, MAT 151, MAT 187
  25 - 26	610 - 640	630 - 660	MAT 160, MAT 172, MAT 211
  >= 27	>= 650	>= 670	MAT 220

  These scores are based on current CCC policies and procedures and are subject to change.

  
  For information regarding AP, IB, CLEP, DSST exam equivalency please visit: 
  AZ Transfer Exam Equivalency

• Remote Placement Testing and Course Exams

  Are you looking to take an ACCUPLACER Exam at a location near your home?  Our Testing Services office can help you make this arrangement. 

   

  Coconino Community College is also able to proctor the ACCUPLACER Exam as well as course exams for students taking classes at other schools.  There will be a $30 proctor fee for each test taken for another school.  

   

  For assistance scheduling remote testing of both types please contact us by email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by call the testing office at 928-226-4301 to discuss options and to see if we can proctor an exam for your school.

• Sending ACCUPLACER or ACT/SAT Scores

  Incoming Scores

  When submitting ACCUPLACER scores to CCC from;another institution,you must present an official copy or have scores faxed or email directly from the testing center.

  ACT/SAT scores can also be used for placement if taken within the last two years. 

  Send official copies to:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.8-226-4103.

  
  Outgoing Scores

  To request that we send your placement scores to another institution,  please fill out our: 

  Test Score Release Form

   

• ATI TEAS (formerly HESI), Pearson and CLEP Testing

  Please visit our Fee Based Testing Services page for ATI TEAS (formerly HESI), GED and Pearson Testing

  CCC is not currently a CLEP testing site, however Northern Arizona University administers the CLEP exam. 

  Please contact them at: Northern Arizona University Testing Services 928-523-2358 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit their website at http://nau.edu/testing-center/ to schedule CLEP testing.