WASSCE Grades Needed to Apply to UNI in Ghana

Universities in Ghana make it highly competitive to gain admission after your WASSCE. Most of the state-owned universities (e.g. UG, KNUST, UCC) have strict cut-offs for WASSCE applicants which makes it really hard to get it.

In this post, we will look at the grades you need to apply to the university in Ghana with your WASSCE results.

General WASSCE cut-off point for university application in Ghana

Below are the general WASSCE cut-off points for university applications in Ghana

1. You must have credit passes (A1 – C6) in three core subjects including English Language, Mathematics, Social Studies or Science.
2. You must have credit passes (A1 – C6) in three elective subjects
3. Your total aggregate score should be 24 or better

Knowing the best programmes to apply for based on your WASSCE grades

It is essential to know the best programme to apply for based on your WASSCE grades. You may be interested in pursuing Nursing, however, your grades may not get you so you have to look for an alternative programme to apply for and branch out to the health industry after you graduate. For example, applying for a Physician Assistant program could be your alternative to a degree in Nursing.

How do I know the right university programme to apply for based on my WASSCE grades?

To know the right university programme to apply for based on your WASSCE grades, check the cut-off point for that programme and compare it to your WASSCE grades.

This can be a tedious exercise if you have to check each programme and its requirements, to do this easily and faster, check out CutOffPoint.com.gh, input your grades and check easily.

Deciding which school to apply to based on your WASSCE grades

KNUST, UCC and UG (Legon) have the toughest cut-off points in Ghana. If you got good grades (A1-C6) but do not meet the total aggregate score to apply for your desired programme in any of these A-List schools, you can consider applying to other institutions such as UPSA, GIMPA, UDS and UMAT where the cut-offs are a bit relaxed.

You can also consider a private university.

5 Alternative Government Universities to Apply to in Ghana

Below are 5 government universities in Ghana that are easy to get in;

1. University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA)
2. Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA)
3. University for Development Studies (UDS)
4. University of Mines and Technology (UMaT)
5. Ghana Communication Technology University (GCTU)

I got only one D7, can I apply to Legon or KNUST?

Yes, you can apply to Legon or KNUST if you got only one D7 in your WASSCE results, ideally if this is not in any of your 4 core subjects. However, if you got one D7 in any of your core subjects, you may not qualify for Legon or KNUST.

How to confirm if your WASSCE grades can get you a programme

Below is a guide on how to check if your grades can get you a programme in your desired school (Note, this is not to suggest you will surely get the programme since the school is the one to decide who gets in and who does not)

1. Visit CutoffPoint.com.gh in a web browser, preferably Google ChromeS
2. Select WASSCE and choose the school and programme you want
3. Input your grades
4. Crosscheck and “Check for Programme”
5. Done.

Conclusion

Finding the right programme based on your WASSCE grades is essential to getting admitted to your university of choice. Applying to the university is tough so take time and do everything correctly with a more guided approach.

Good luck!