The MOUAU Statistics cut off mark is 150 in the UTME, with Michael Okpara University of Agriculture, Umudike as your first choice. That is the single minimum MOUAU announced for all its courses in the 2026/2027 screening notice. There is no separate official figure for Statistics.
2027/2028 update: MOUAU cut-off marks usually stay the same from one year to the next, so the figures on this page are what 2027/2028 candidates should plan with. They come from the latest official notice (2026/2027). If the 2027/2028 notice changes anything, we will update this page.
Getting 150 makes you eligible for screening, and the stronger applicants take the places. Below are the official figures, my safe target score, the subject combination I would register (the online copy of JAMB’s Statistics entry would not load, so I explain how to play safe), screening, a worked example, the CAPS steps and what the degree covers.
MOUAU Statistics cut off mark: the official figures
| Item | 2026/2027 position | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MOUAU minimum UTME score (every course) | 150, with MOUAU as first choice | MOUAU screening notice, via Myschool reprint (20 June 2026) |
| JAMB national minimum for universities | 150 | JAMB 2026 policy meeting (11 May 2026) |
| Departmental cut-off for Statistics | Not published | MOUAU has released no course figure |
| Screening fee | ₦2,000 through Remita | MOUAU screening notice |
| College | College of Physical and Applied Sciences (COLPAS) | MOUAU department list |
| UTME subjects | Use of English, Mathematics + two others; safest: Physics and Chemistry (confirm on the JAMB e-brochure) | My advice; JAMB’s Statistics entry could not be read |
| Safe target score | 180 and above | My advice, not a MOUAU figure |
Cut-off history for Statistics at MOUAU
| Session | Figure | What it means | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026/2027 | 150 | Lowest UTME score allowed to register for MOUAU screening, all courses, MOUAU as first choice | MOUAU notice signed by the Registrar, read through Myschool’s reprint |
| 2026 (national) | 150 | JAMB’s floor for every university | Official, JAMB policy meeting |
| 2025/2026 | Not verified | Blogs say 150, but I could not open MOUAU’s own 2025 notice | Unconfirmed |
| Any year, Statistics only | Not published | MOUAU has never released a merit cut-off for this course in any source I found | No official figure |
MOUAU uses one floor of 150 for every course. A “MOUAU Statistics departmental cut-off” on a blog is not an official figure. MOUAU sets the merit line after screening and does not publish it.
Safe target score for Statistics at MOUAU (my advice)
Statistics is not usually among the most crowded courses, but it picks up applicants who miss Computer Science, so do not treat it as easy. These bands are my judgement; MOUAU has not published any.
| Your UTME score | My read for MOUAU Statistics |
|---|---|
| Below 150 | Not eligible to register for MOUAU screening |
| 150 to 164 | Eligible to register; risky on merit |
| 165 to 179 | Possible with good O’level grades from one sitting |
| 180 to 209 | Competitive |
| 210 and above | Strong |
For the 2027 UTME I would aim for at least 180, with one-sitting O’level and a strong Mathematics grade.
MOUAU is a federal university, so it takes students from every state. It has not said how it shares places between merit, catchment areas and educationally less developed states. Do not count on your state of origin to rescue a weak score; plan as if merit decides.
JAMB subject combination for Statistics at MOUAU
I tried to read JAMB’s general Statistics entry through Myschool’s reprint of the brochure on 29 October 2026, and the page loaded without its subject lists. A second Statistics entry, filed under engineering and environmental technology, lists Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry, but its remarks only mention FUTO, so I cannot confirm it is the entry that covers MOUAU.
JAMB’s usual combination for Statistics is Use of English, Mathematics and two other subjects, typically drawn from Physics, Chemistry, Economics and Geography. Confirm the exact list on JAMB’s e-brochure when you register. Until then, the safe choice is the one that satisfies every version: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. It also matches MOUAU’s own remark for Mathematics in the same college, which accepts Mathematics with two of Physics, Chemistry and Geography or Economics.
| UTME subject | Status |
|---|---|
| Use of English | Compulsory |
| Mathematics | Compulsory in every version |
| Physics | Safest choice (my advice) |
| Chemistry | Safest choice (my advice) |
If you prefer Economics or Geography as one of your subjects, check that JAMB’s e-brochure lists it for Statistics at MOUAU before you pay for the UTME. Do not choose Biology or Agricultural Science on a guess.
O’level requirements for Statistics
| Requirement | What applies |
|---|---|
| What I would have | Five credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and one other science or Economics |
| Brochure entry | Could not be read for the general Statistics entry; the engineering-listed entry asks for English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry |
| Sittings | MOUAU’s notice says the number of sittings is weighted, so one sitting ranks you higher |
| Exams accepted | WAEC, NECO, NABTEB |
| Awaiting result | MOUAU told candidates not to register for screening until their results were out |
For the closely related Mathematics course, MOUAU’s own O’level remark asks for English, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics and another relevant science in not more than two sittings. Having those five credits covers you for Statistics under any reading of the rule.
Direct Entry into MOUAU Statistics
| Route | What the brochure says |
|---|---|
| Engineering-listed Statistics entry | Two A level passes in Mathematics, Physics or Chemistry |
| General Statistics entry | Could not be read |
| MOUAU remark | None found |
Because I could not read the general entry, A level Mathematics with Physics or Chemistry is the safest Direct Entry route. If you hold an ND or HND in Statistics, ask the department whether it admits diploma holders and into which level before you buy the DE form.
How MOUAU screening works for Statistics applicants
MOUAU’s 2026/2027 notice, signed by the Registrar, Dr (Mrs) Nkeiruka Charity Mbanasor, set the rules below for UTME candidates. The same notice covered every department, Statistics included. Expect the 2027/2028 exercise to look similar, but go by the new notice once it is out.
| Detail | MOUAU 2026/2027 screening |
|---|---|
| Who could apply | Candidates with 150 or more in the 2026 UTME who chose MOUAU first; others could first change to MOUAU on the JAMB portal |
| Registration opened | 6 June 2026, online through www.mouau.edu.ng |
| Registration and validation | portal.mouau.edu.ng |
| Fee | ₦2,000 through Remita, by card or cash at any bank |
| O’level | WAEC, NECO or NABTEB results uploaded to JAMB CAPS at an accredited CBT centre |
| How O’level counts | O’level results and the number of sittings are weighted |
| Awaiting results | Candidates were told not to register until their results were out |
| Payment problems | portal@mouau.edu.ng |
| Closing date and test date | Not stated in the notice as reprinted |
The notice does not mention a written Post-UTME test, so I would not assume one. The safest plan is to expect MOUAU to rank you on your UTME score and your O’level grades, with a single sitting counting in your favour. Keep checking the portal anyway, because the notice told candidates to look there for screening results and admission status, and any extra step would be announced there too.
Worked example: two Statistics candidates
MOUAU has not published an aggregate formula. This example only measures each score against the official minimum and my safe target, so treat it as illustrative.
Nnamdi scored 194 in the UTME with Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. His WAEC, from one sitting, shows A1 in Mathematics, B3 in Physics, C4 in Chemistry, C5 in English and B3 in Economics.
- Eligibility: 194 minus 150 = 44. He clears MOUAU’s minimum.
- Against my safe target: 194 minus 180 = 14. He sits above my target.
- O’level check: English, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and Economics, one sitting. That covers every version of the rule.
- Advice: keep MOUAU first, register for screening early and accept quickly on CAPS.
Amarachi scored 183 with Mathematics, Economics and Geography. Her score is above my target, but her combination depends on a subject list I could not confirm, so she must check JAMB’s e-brochure for Statistics before screening. If her subjects do not match, the offer cannot go through on CAPS, whatever her score.
How to apply for Statistics at MOUAU, step by step
- Get your JAMB profile code: text NIN, a space and your 11-digit NIN to 55019 or 66019 from the phone line linked to your NIN. JAMB replies with the profile code you need to buy the UTME form.
- Register the UTME with MOUAU as first choice: pick Statistics and sit Use of English, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry (confirm the Statistics entry on JAMB’s e-brochure first). If another school is already your first choice, do a JAMB change of institution before MOUAU opens screening.
- Upload your O’level to CAPS: go to a JAMB-accredited CBT centre with your WAEC, NECO or NABTEB result. MOUAU’s notice makes this upload a condition for screening.
- Register for screening: when MOUAU announces the exercise on www.mouau.edu.ng, register and validate on portal.mouau.edu.ng with your JAMB registration number.
- Pay the screening fee: it was ₦2,000 in 2026/2027, paid on the Remita invoice the portal generates. Print the receipt and every slip.
- Watch the portal and CAPS: MOUAU posts screening results and admission status on its portal, and the offer itself appears on JAMB CAPS.
- Accept on CAPS: log in at efacility.jamb.gov.ng, choose Check Admission Status, then Access my CAPS, and accept. JAMB gave candidates four weeks to accept in 2026.
- Pay acceptance and complete clearance: MOUAU has not published its acceptance fee or school fees in any source I reached. Pay only the amount on the invoice from your MOUAU portal.
Warning
Some websites print a MOUAU “departmental cut-off” for Statistics, and some people sell admission “slots”. MOUAU’s notice set one minimum of 150 for every course, and every genuine offer shows on JAMB CAPS. Pay MOUAU only through the Remita invoice from its own portal.
JAMB told public universities to finish 2026/2027 admissions by 31 October 2026. Our JAMB CAPS guide explains each status you may see, and our guide on checking your JAMB result covers what to do with your score.
Studying Statistics at MOUAU
Statistics is one of six departments in MOUAU’s College of Physical and Applied Sciences (COLPAS). The others are Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics and Physics. MOUAU sits at Umudike, about 10 km from Umuahia in Abia State. The Federal Government set it up in November 1992 as a university of agriculture, so science departments like this one share the campus with a large agriculture and veterinary community.
What you study
MOUAU has not put a course outline for this department online in any source I reached. A Nigerian B.Sc in Statistics normally covers the areas below.
- Foundation year: calculus, algebra, introductory probability, computing and general studies.
- Probability and distribution theory: random variables, distributions and limit theorems.
- Statistical inference: estimation, hypothesis testing and non-parametric methods.
- Regression and design: regression analysis, analysis of variance and design of experiments.
- Sampling and surveys: sample survey methods and official statistics.
- Applied areas: time series, biostatistics, demography and quality control.
- Statistical computing, SIWES and project: software such as R or SPSS, industrial training and a final year project.
Duration and accreditation
A B.Sc in Statistics at a Nigerian university normally takes four years for UTME entrants, and Direct Entry students join at 200 level. MOUAU’s own duration for this programme is not confirmed in the sources I reached. I could not confirm the programme’s current NUC accreditation status either. Statisticians do not need a licence to practise, but NUC accreditation still matters for NYSC and postgraduate admission. Before you pay acceptance, ask the department whether the programme is fully accredited and admitting.
Careers
- Data analysis in banks, telecoms and research firms
- Official statistics (for example the National Bureau of Statistics)
- Monitoring and evaluation for NGOs and health programmes
- Actuarial and insurance work (with professional exams)
- Teaching, research and postgraduate study
Related MOUAU courses
- MOUAU cut-off mark for Mathematics
- MOUAU cut-off mark for Computer Science
- MOUAU cut-off mark for Physics
If Chemistry is one of your UTME subjects, our JAMB Chemistry syllabus for 2027 lists the topics. Our tips on studying for long hours help with long revision days.
Mistakes that cost Statistics applicants a MOUAU place
- Registering subjects on a guess: check the Statistics entry on JAMB’s e-brochure before you pay for the UTME.
- A weak Mathematics grade: Statistics is built on Mathematics, and a bare credit there weakens your screening rank.
- Treating 150 as safe: it only lets you register for screening.
- Choosing MOUAU second: the notice asked for MOUAU as first choice.
- Leaving O’level off CAPS: the notice requires the upload before screening.
- Registering while awaiting results: MOUAU told candidates to wait until results were out.
- Paying anyone outside the portal: MOUAU fees go through the Remita invoice from its portal.
If you need to switch course or school after the UTME, read JAMB change of course and JAMB change of institution.
MOUAU Statistics cut off mark: frequently asked questions
What subjects do I need for Statistics in MOUAU? English and Mathematics in every case, plus two others. Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry is the safest set; confirm any other combination on JAMB’s e-brochure.
Can I study Statistics in MOUAU with Economics? Economics usually appears on JAMB’s Statistics lists, but I could not read the current entry. Confirm it on the e-brochure before you register.
What is the MOUAU cut off mark for Statistics in 2027? MOUAU’s latest notice (2026/2027) set 150 for all courses with MOUAU as first choice, and that is the figure to plan with. MOUAU has not published one for Statistics alone.
Is Statistics in MOUAU under the College of Physical and Applied Sciences? Yes. MOUAU’s department list places Statistics in COLPAS with Chemistry, Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics and Physics.
Sources and updates
The 150 minimum, the first-choice rule, the 6 June 2026 opening, the ₦2,000 Remita fee, the portal addresses, the awaiting result instruction and the weighting of O’level grades and sittings come from MOUAU’s 2026/2027 screening notice signed by the Registrar, Dr (Mrs) Nkeiruka Charity Mbanasor, as reprinted by Myschool on 20 June 2026; I could not open the original on mouau.edu.ng. The national minimum of 150, the 31 October 2026 admission deadline and the four-week CAPS acceptance window come from reports of JAMB’s 2026 policy meeting (11 May 2026) by the News Agency of Nigeria and News Central. The college and department names come from MOUAU’s Academic Department by Faculty page (updated 19 June 2026). Myschool’s reprint of JAMB’s general Statistics entry did not load its subject lists on 29 October 2026; the engineering-listed Statistics entry and MOUAU’s remark on the Mathematics entry were used for the safest-combination advice. MOUAU has not published a departmental cut-off, an aggregate formula, a screening test date, acceptance fees or school fees in any source I reached, and I could not confirm accreditation. The safe target scores are my advice. Checked on 29 October 2026; this page will be updated when MOUAU releases its 2027/2028 screening notice.
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