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ACCUPLACER Assessment

NextGen ACCUPLACER is a computerized assessment that provides important information about individual skills and preparation for college-level courses. It is an untimed, adaptive computer-based test that measures skills in reading comprehension (20 questions), sentence skills (25 questions), and QAS (Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra and Statistics -- 20 questions).

Complete list of all topics covered on each test

Visit Practice ACCUPLACER for sample questions and a FREE study app

*Register for the ACCUPLACER Assessment

*Please read ALL test information below before registering online.  Thank you.

If you are unsure as to whether or not you need to take the ACCUPLACER assessment, please check with the Admissions Office at (931) 221-7661.


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Important information

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Testing Locations

Clarksville Campus Test Site
Henry Street
Marks Building, Room 124
Clarksville, TN 37044

Fort Campbell Test Site
202 Bastogne Avenue
Glenn H. English Education Center, Room 247
Fort Campbell, KY 42223

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Fee Information

Students required to take ACCUPLACER for admission to the University will not be charged a testing fee the first time they test for admission purposes if they test on Clarksville Main Campus or Fort Campbell Campus. Students eligible to take an ACCUPLACER retest for admission purposes will be charged a $20 fee at the time of their scheduled appointment. NOTE:  Students must wait a minimum of two weeks after their last test date to retest.

Students who would like to take the ACCUPLACER assessment for a school or institution other than Austin Peay are required to pay a $20 fee at the time of their scheduled appointment.  

Students who wish to take the Accuplacer exam remotely online will be charged $20.

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ACCUPLACER Placement Challenge

Some students may be eligible to take the ACCUPLACER to challenge placement in a learning support, or 'enhanced' course.  Once you are admitted to the University you are allowed to challenge your placement in learning support courses up to two times.  Initial placement challenge exams are free of charge.  

 Please contact the Testing Center at (931) 221-6269 if you have questions. If you are eligible, please register for the exam online using the link at the top of the page. See Fee Information above.

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Test Dates / Times

Please see Testing Schedule to view the current schedule of test dates and times. Please Note: Seating availability is limited, so examinees should schedule in advance.

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Parking

During peak times on the Clarksville Campus, parking availability in the area around the Marks Building can be limited. You must have a parking permit to park on campus. Please contact the Testing Center with the license plate number, make and model of your vehicle. With the permit you can park in parking lots designated by a Green or Black sign. If you are unfamiliar with campus, please click on the following link to access a Campus Map.

Fort Campbell Visitor Passes

Visitor passes must be obtained from the Fort Campbell Center located just outside Gate 4 off Fort Campbell Boulevard. Please make sure you have all appropriate documentation with you that is required to obtain a pass:  a valid driver's license, vehicle registration, and proof of insurance.

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Accommodations

If you require accommodations for your Accuplacer test, please contact APSU Student Disability Resource Center at 931-221-6230 at least 2 weeks prior to your scheduled test date. 

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Additional Information

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