–Female Candidates Outperform Male Counterparts as University Releases Results; President Boakai Orders Accelerated Renovation of Campuses Ahead of Reopening.
CAPITOL HILL, Monrovia – The University of Liberia (UL) has released the results of its 2026 entrance examinations and aptitude tests, announcing that 4,262 applicants have successfully qualified for admission into its undergraduate, graduate and professional academic programs.
The results, released by the University’s Center for Testing and Evaluation (CTE), show that 11,876 candidates sat the various entrance examinations conducted between May and June 2026, with 7,614 candidates failing to meet the admission requirements.
The latest figures underscore the continued high demand for admission into Liberia’s premier public university while highlighting the competitive nature of the institution’s admission process.
Undergraduate Program Records Largest Number of Successful Candidates
According to the CTE, 3,695 candidates passed the undergraduate entrance examination out of 10,917 applicants who sat the test.
The Graduate School Aptitude Test (GSAT) recorded 511 successful candidates from 614 participants, while 40 candidates passed the Medical School Aptitude Test (MSAT) from a total of 310 examinees.
The School of Pharmacy Aptitude Test (PSAT) also recorded 16 successful candidates out of 35 participants.
Collectively, the four examination categories produced 4,262 successful candidates eligible for admission into various academic programs at the University.
Women Outperform Men
One of the most notable outcomes of this year’s examinations was the performance of female candidates.
According to the University, women outperformed their male counterparts across all examination categories.
Overall, 2,260 female candidates successfully passed the examinations compared to 2,002 male candidates.
At the undergraduate level, 2,034 women, representing 55.05 percent of successful candidates, earned passing grades, while 1,661 men, or 44.95 percent, qualified for admission.
The results continue a growing trend of increased female participation and academic performance in higher education admissions across Liberia.
Absenteeism and Disqualifications Recorded
The Center for Testing and Evaluation also reported absenteeism and disciplinary infractions during the examination process.
Of the 11,278 candidates who registered for the undergraduate entrance examination, 361 candidates were absent.
Among those who participated, 405 candidates were disqualified after incorrectly shading their examination numbers, rendering their answer sheets invalid.
For the Graduate School Aptitude Test, 632 candidates registered, with 18 absent.
Out of the 614 candidates who sat the examination, 511 passed, 102 were unsuccessful, while one candidate was disqualified for cheating.
The Medical School Aptitude Test recorded 319 registered candidates, of whom nine were absent.
Of the 310 candidates who took the examination, 40 passed, 254 failed, and 16 candidates were disqualified after being caught cheating.
Similarly, 36 candidates registered for the School of Pharmacy Aptitude Test, with one absentee.
Among the 35 candidates who participated, 16 passed, 18 were unsuccessful, while one candidate was disqualified for cheating.
University officials encouraged unsuccessful applicants to continue preparing academically and take advantage of future admission opportunities.
Boakai Orders Faster Renovation Ahead of Reopening
The release of the entrance examination results comes as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. has directed the University of Liberia’s administration to immediately accelerate the renovation and modernization of the institution’s campuses to ensure that successful applicants are welcomed into a safer and more conducive learning environment.
The President issued the directive following a high-level coordination meeting at the Executive Mansion on Tuesday, August 4, attended by the Ministers of State for Presidential Affairs, Finance and Development Planning, Public Works, Local Government and Education, together with the University’s leadership, Board of Trustees and other key stakeholders.
Expressing concern over what he described as the slow pace of implementation despite significant government investment, President Boakai stressed that visible progress must begin without further delay.
It can be recalled that the Government has appropriated approximately US$6.3 million for the renovation and modernization of facilities across the University of Liberia. While the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning has already processed the necessary funding, the President noted that he had yet to receive sufficient evidence of substantial physical work on the ground.
The meeting was therefore convened to determine the actual status of implementation, identify the causes of delay and agree on practical measures to accelerate the rehabilitation program.
According to the University Administration, the renovation strategy includes the construction of a new 25-classroom academic building at the Fendall Campus, modernization of the University’s largest academic building, and targeted rehabilitation works at both the Capitol Hill and Sinje campuses.
University officials acknowledged, however, that major construction activities have not yet commenced, citing procurement-related technical delays.
Participants agreed that while long-term modernization remains critical, immediate attention must be given to urgent repairs affecting student safety and learning conditions, including roofing, sanitation, water supply, sewage systems and structurally deficient facilities before the University reopens.
To fast-track implementation, the meeting approved a comprehensive action plan that includes the establishment of a joint technical team, the preparation of a costed implementation schedule, the resolution of procurement bottlenecks and the creation of a Coordination Committee to be co-chaired by the Ministry of Public Works and the University Administration. The Ministries of Finance and Development Planning, Education and State will also serve on the committee.
President Boakai reaffirmed that strengthening higher education remains a key priority under his Administration’s ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development, emphasizing that Liberia’s flagship public university must provide students and faculty with a modern, safe and academically conducive learning environment.
He urged all institutions involved to remove administrative bottlenecks, strengthen coordination and ensure visible progress without further delay, particularly as thousands of newly admitted students prepare to begin the next academic year.
The President also directed the University’s Administration and Board of Trustees to maintain regular engagement with faculty members and students while keeping the public informed about renovation activities and reopening arrangements.
With more than 4,200 successful candidates now awaiting admission, the pace of the University’s rehabilitation program is expected to become an important factor in preparations for the next academic semester.
For additional information regarding the entrance examination results, the University advised applicants to contact Mr. Aaron M. Kollie, Associate Vice President for Enrollment Services.
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