A JAMB score of 220 is a good, above-average result that opens doors to a wide range of Nigerian universities and courses. With 220, you are competitive at most state universities, many federal universities for non-professional courses, and all private universities. This guide maps out your exact options.
Last Updated: February 2025 | Author: Mr. Ibrahim Musa
How Good Is 220 in JAMB?
A score of 220 places you above the national average (typically 180–200). It is a solid, workable score. Here is what it means:
- Professional courses (Medicine, Law, Pharmacy): Out of reach at top federal universities, but possible at some state and private universities
- Engineering and Computer Science: Competitive at most federal universities and all state/private universities
- Sciences, Social Sciences, Management: Competitive almost everywhere
- Arts and Education: Highly competitive — you can get in almost anywhere
Federal Universities Accessible With 220
| University | Courses Accessible at 220 |
|---|---|
| UNILAG | Biochemistry (210), Microbiology (210), Political Science (210), Economics (220), Public Admin (210) |
| UI | Economics (215), Political Science (210), Business Admin (215), Banking (215) |
| UNIBEN | Computer Science (220), Accounting (215), Economics (210), most Sciences |
| OAU | Accounting (220), Economics (210), most Sciences and Social Sciences |
| UNN | Computer Science (220), Accountancy (215), most courses except Medicine/Law |
| ABU | Computer Science (215), Mass Comm (220), most Sciences and Management courses |
| UNILORIN | Engineering (215-220), Computer Science (215), most courses except Medicine/Law |
| UNIPORT | Computer Science (220), Mass Comm (220), most Sciences and Management |
| FUTA | All Engineering (195-215), Computer Science (210), Architecture (220), all Sciences |
| FUTO | All courses offered |
| UNICAL | All courses except Medicine and Law |
| UNIJOS | All courses except Medicine and Law |
State Universities — All Accessible With 220
With a score of 220, virtually every course at every state university is within your reach. The main exceptions are Medicine at top state universities like LASU (260).
| University | Courses Available at 220 |
|---|---|
| LASU | All courses except Medicine (260) and Law (250) |
| LAUTECH | All courses except Medicine (250) |
| EKSU | All courses including most Medical Sciences |
| DELSU | All courses except Medicine (240) |
| AAU Ekpoma | All courses except Medicine (240) |
| All other state universities | All courses |
Courses Accessible With 220 — Summary
| Course | Federal Uni | State Uni | Private Uni |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine | 🔴 No | 🔴 Mostly No | 🟢 Yes |
| Law | 🔴 No | 🟡 Some | 🟢 Yes |
| Pharmacy | 🔴 No | 🟡 Some | 🟢 Yes |
| Engineering | 🟢 Most | 🟢 All | 🟢 All |
| Computer Science | 🟢 Most | 🟢 All | 🟢 All |
| Accounting | 🟢 Most | 🟢 All | 🟢 All |
| Economics | 🟢 All | 🟢 All | 🟢 All |
| All other courses | 🟢 All | 🟢 All | 🟢 All |
Strategy for Candidates With 220
- Target mid-tier federal universities for competitive courses like Engineering and Computer Science
- State universities are your sweet spot — you are competitive for nearly every course
- POST-UTME is your differentiator — aim for 75%+ to lock in your spot
- Consider newer federal universities (FUOYE, FUL, FUDMA) where 220 makes you a top candidate
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I study Engineering with 220 in JAMB?
Yes. 220 qualifies you for Engineering at most federal universities including FUTA (210-215), FUTO, ABU (220-225), UNILORIN (215-220), and all state/private universities.
Is 220 enough for UNILAG?
For some courses, yes. UNILAG courses like Biochemistry (210), Political Science (210), and Economics (220) are accessible at 220. Engineering (240) and professional courses require higher scores.
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