Assessment and Placement at Cowley College
PLEASE NOTE, A VALID PHOTO ID IS REQUIRED FOR ALL TESTING
Testing Locations
Main Campus 125 S 2nd St Arkansas City, KS 620.442.0430 |
Mulvane Center |
Downtown Center |
Sumner Campus |
Please click here to Book an Appointment
Tests and Test Fees
You must apply at Cowley.edu/apply before testing to receive a Cowley ID.
Students will be charged a $25 proctoring fee if scores are to be sent to another institution.
Accuplacer Placement Test:
Cowley uses the Accuplacer test for placement testing. There are three sections: math, reading and writing. The test is not timed (average time per test is 45 minutes). Practice tests, sample questions and test-taking tips can be found on The Accuplacer Website, please click here.
Fees:
The first test session is free for Cowley students. Each retest is $5 per test section. Each section of the Accuplacer test may be taken three times in one rolling year.
Accuplacer Companion Test:
The Accuplacer Companion Test is a paper/pencil version of Accuplacer. In order to take this test, student must have a copy of documented disability. Please contact Disability Services at 620-441-5557 or jim.brown@cowley.edu to schedule your test.
Click here for the Course Placement Guide
To ensure you have the most accurate policy information, see Policy & Procedures.