Search | Menu ACCUPLACER is used for course placement and Apprenticeship applications. The process for scheduling and taking the exam is the same for both.
- Registering for a seat is highly recommended.
- If you are unable to find a session option, contact us for assistance.
- Registration closes 24 hours prior to the session's start time.
- Walk-ins are accepted if space and time permit.
Exam Details and Costs
The exam is not timed. Plan for 1 to 3 hours.
A valid photo ID is required at check-in.
You may test in one or more of the following subjects:
- Reading
- Writing
- Mathematics
Contact our Testing Center at 608.246.5220 if you are unsure which subjects to take.
If you are not near a Madison College campus, find other testing locations across the country and globally.
The cost depends on how many tests you take and how you take them.
In-person Testing
- Exam Fees: $6.50 - $18.50
- Payment can be made in one of several ways:
- When you register.
- On campus before or after the exam (all campuses have payment centers except Commercial Avenue).
- Online in your student account.
Online Testing
- Exam Fees: $6.50 - $18.50
- Payment is made when you register.
- Proctor Fees: $28 - $36
- Payment is made when you schedule your online session.
Financial hardship? Email Testing Services about a test fee waiver.
Online testing through ProctorU is available until 4 pm on 8/15/2025.
Choose the “test remote/virtual” option for ACCUPLACER on the registration page.
Preparation
We encourage you to prepare for the exam. Many resources are available on the CollegeBoard website.
These resources are from our Library:
- Online Tutoring: About Online Tutoring
- Study Skills Help
- Reading Comprehension Help
- Writing and Grammar Help
- Math Help
The Student Achievement Center offers in-person support for exam preparation.
Test Scores
When do I get my scores?
In person: You get your scores immediately upon test completion.
Online: Scores are available within 5 business days of the exam date.
How are test scores submitted for an apprenticeship?
1. On your own
Agencies such as ABC (Associated Builders and Contractors) or individual apprenticeships may allow you to submit your own scores. Before leaving the Testing Center on your exam day, ask the proctor for extra copies of your score report.
2. Through Madison College
We can send scores where you need them to go. Simply complete the Madison College test score request form.
How can I get copies of my test scores after exam day?
- Submit the Madison College test score request form.
- Find your scores through the ACCUPLACER student portal.