The CCNY Math Placement Test is administered to incoming students and is used to determine placement into math or math-related courses. All incoming freshmen who have met the CUNY's math proficiency requirement are required to take the CCNY Math Placement Test.
The test does not affect your acceptance into the college. However, it does affect which course you will be eligible to take based on your major requirements and/or major entry criteria. Scores on the CCNY Math Placement Test are valid only for City College and you may only take this test once.
The CCNY Math Placement Test is in-person, timed, and multiple choice. There are 5 sections, and each section has 10 questions. Listed below is the order in which the test sections will be given:
- Basic Skills - 30 minutes
- Algebra I - 30 minutes
- Algebra II - 30 minutes
- Trigonometry - 30 minutes
- Advanced Skills - 30 minutes
Calculators are not allowed.
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Last Updated: 11/24/2025 09:49