2025 Admission: List of Nigerian universities that may accept 140, 150, 160 JAMB cut-off marks

Amid growing concerns over the poor performance in the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) conducted by the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), thousands of students across Nigeria are grappling with uncertainty about their academic future.

The unexpectedly low pass rate has dashed the hopes of many candidates who had aimed for top-tier universities. With cut-off marks likely to be adjusted and competition for available slots increasing, students are now re-evaluating their choices—considering alternative institutions and courses they may not have previously thought of.

As the admission season approaches, conversations around catchment areas, departmental cut-offs, and university requirements are intensifying among students and parents. The urgency to secure admission has prompted many candidates to explore institutions that accept lower UTME scores.

Universities Accepting UTME Scores from 140 and Above:

Private and state universities open to students with UTME scores of 140 and above include:

1. Abia State University

2. Achievers University

3. Akwa Ibom State University

4. Al-Qalam University

5. American University of Nigeria

6. Augustine University

7. Babcock University

8. Bowen University

9. Covenant University

10. Edo University

11. Igbinedion University

12. Joseph Ayo Babalola University

13. Madonna University

14. Nile University of Nigeria

15. Oduduwa University

16. Pan-Atlantic University

17. Paul University

18. Redeemer’s University

19. Renaissance University

20. Rhema University

21. Samuel Adegboyega University

22. Skyline University Nigeria

23. Summit University

24. Tansian University

25. University of Mkar

26. Veritas University

27. Wellspring University

Universities Accepting Scores of 150 and Above:

1. Adamawa State University

2. Ajayi Crowther University

3. Al-Hikmah University

4. Benson Idahosa University

5. Bingham University

6. Caritas University

7. Chrisland University

8. Crawford University

9. Hallmark University

10. Mountain Top University

11. Novena University

12. Nigerian Turkish Nile University

13. Precious Cornerstone University

14. Renaissance University

15. Rhema University

16. Salem University

17. Southwestern University

18. Tansian University

19. University of Mkar

20. Veritas University

21. Wellspring University

Additional Institutions Accepting Scores of 140 and Above:

1. Admiralty University of Nigeria

2. African University of Science and Technology

3. Baze University

4. Chrisland University

5. Delta State University

6. Federal University, Dutse

7. Federal University, Dutsin-Ma

8. Federal University, Gashua

9. Federal University, Gusau

10. Federal University, Kashere

11. Federal University, Otuoke

12. Gombe State University

13. Lead City University

14. Modibbo Adama University of Technology

15. Nile University of Nigeria

16. Northwest University

17. Obong University

18. Oduduwa University

19. PAMO University of Medical Sciences

20. Renaissance University

21. Rhema University

22. Ritman University

23. Samuel Adegboyega University

24. Skyline University Nigeria

25. Summit University

26. University of Africa

27. University of Mkar

28. Veritas University

29. Wellspring University