By Amos Harris
Monrovia, Liberia – The University of Liberia (UL) has officially released the results of its July 12, 2025, entrance and placement examinations, revealing both signs of progress and persistent challenges within the nation’s higher education system.
Speaking at a press conference on Monday, August 18, 2025, UL President, Prof. Dr. Layla Maparyan, stated that the results reflect the institution’s ongoing commitment to accountability and transparency. She thanked the Liberian media for its vital role in engaging with the university’s activities, which she described as essential for building public trust.
According to figures from the Center for Testing and Evaluation (CTE), 13,130 candidates registered for the undergraduate exams this year. Of that number, 12,516 actually sat for the test, while 614 were absent. Of those who took the exam, 2,807 candidates passed, representing 22.43%, while 9,299 failed, accounting for 74.30%. An additional 410 candidates were disqualified due to shading errors.
The results also showed a near-equal gender split among successful candidates, with 1,415 females (50.41%) and 1,392 males (49.59%) passing.
At UL’s David A. Straz-Sinje Technical and Vocational College in Grand Cape Mount County, 221 candidates registered, with 188 appearing for the exam. Only 25 candidates (13.30%) passed, while 85 failed, and 74 were placed in remedial programs. To pass, UL requires a minimum score of 70% in English and 60% in Mathematics.
Beyond the entrance outcomes, Dr. Maparyan highlighted several ongoing institutional reforms. The Standing Committee on Academic Fraud, created in April, continues to investigate fraudulent practices, while a transition team is reviewing the Office of Enrollment Services to enhance transparency.
In June, the university launched the Office of Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment (OGEWE) to promote compliance with national gender policies, address sexual and gender-based violence, and foster inclusivity. For the first time in UL’s history, visually impaired applicants took the entrance exam using Braille and computer-based technologies; their results are expected to be announced soon.
Earlier this month, UL also convened a retreat for its Ph.D. and terminal degree holders to strengthen research and innovation as part of its ambition to rank among the top 300 African universities. The institution further concluded an eight-week vacation school program for junior and senior students, designed to help them recover missed courses and stay on track for graduation.
Meanwhile, re-admission, transfer, and second-degree applications remain open across UL’s undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. Registration for the first semester of the 2025 academic year officially began today, August 18, 2025.
“The University of Liberia is on the move with reforms, new initiatives, and a renewed focus on excellence,” Dr. Maparyan assured.
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