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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​

​​Expand to explore what ACCUPLACER covers, how to schedule, fees, ID requirements, retesting, accommodations, and score access.​

Understanding the ACCUPLACER Placement Test  

ACCUPLACER Ability to Benefit tests allow postsecondary test takers without a high school diploma or its equivalent to receive Title IV financial aid when they are enrolled in eligible programs. The Ability to Benefit test includes reading, writing, and math.

Note: This exam does not satisfy TSI requirements. The TSIA 2.0 is required to satisfy TSI requirements. 

Huntsville Campus

  • Remote Test Option: ATB tests can be taken at another ATB-approved site only. Examinees should inquire with the SHSU Testing Center by email (test.ctr@shsu.edu) or phone (936-294-1025) to verify if an ATB-approved test site is in their vicinity.
  • In-Person Option: Click here for available test dates and times.
  • Report time: Report to the testing site at least 15-30 minutes before your scheduled testing time.
  • Exam length: Ability to Benefit tests are untimed, but take approximately 1.5-2 hours to complete

ACCUPLACER Testing Fees:

First attempt: $53.50 

Retests: 

  • 1 subject: $18.50 
  • 2 subjects: $33.50 
  • Full exam: $53.50 
    Fees are non-refundable and non-transferable.  

ACCUPLACER Test Day Requirements: 

  • Arrive 15 minutes before your exam. 
  • Bring a valid photo ID (driver’s license, passport, military ID, student ID) and a secondary ID (library card, credit/debit card). 
  •  Also bring your SamID (or voucher number if you're not an SHSU student) 

Accessing Scores and Retaking ACCUPLACER:

  • Scores are available immediately after testing and via the ACCUPLACER Student Portal. 
  • RETAKES
    • Students must wait 14 days from the most recent exam date to retake the Ability to Benefit tests in the same subject.

  

Requesting Testing Accommodations:

  • 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.