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​​ACCUPLACER Placement Exam​

​​ACCUPLACER measures key academic skills (reading, writing, math, ESL options) for SHSU course placement. It's offered both in person and remotely.​

​​ACCUPLACER Exam Details​

Huntsville Campus

  • This option allows you to take the Accuplacer at home or at a local college/university near your home.  
  • Report time: Report to the testing site at least 15-30 minutes before your scheduled testing time.  
  • Exam length: 3 hour time limit 

Huntsville Campus

    • First attempt fee: $53.50  
    • Retest fee: 
    • 1 subject area: $18.50 
    • 2 subject areas: $33.50 
    • 3 subject areas: $53.50 
    • All fees are non-refundable and non-transferable 
  • Valid photo ID  (driver’s license, passport, state-issued ID, military ID, student ID, etc.) 
  • Valid secondary ID (employee ID, credit/debit card, secondary photo ID, etc.) 
  • Student ID number 
  • After you complete your exam, your Accuplacer scores are immediately accessible by your academic advisor.  

There is no required waiting period to retake the Accuplacer. Students can retest at any time (pending availability of the Testing Center). 

  

  • The Testing Center must receive documentation of your accommodation at least two weeks in advance of your scheduled test date.  
  • Accommodation requests are processed through the Services for Students with Disabilities Office. 
  • Campus Location: Lee Drain Annex 
  • Campus Location: Academic Building IV, Room 102 
  • Mailing address: Box 2240, Huntsville, Texas 77341-2240