The University of Texas at Austin
School of Undergraduate Studies
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Passing Scores

These are the minimum passing scores for assessment instruments approved by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

THEA

  • Reading: 230
  • Mathematics: 230
  • Writing: 220

COMPASS

  • Reading: 81
  • Algebra: 39
  • Writing: 6 on essay, or combined scores of 59 on writing & 5 on the essay

ACCUPLACER

  • Reading: 78
  • Algebra: 63
  • Writing: 6 on essay, or combined scores of 80 on sentence Skills and 5 on the essay

ASSET

  • Reading: 41
  • Algebra: 38
  • Writing: 6 on essay, or combined scores of 40 on writing and 5 on the essay