Nigeria grade
to US GPA
Nigeria → US GPA
How Nigeria grades convert to US GPA
Nigerian secondary results come from WAEC/WASSCE or NECO (A1–F9). Universities use a 5-point CGPA producing a class of degree (First Class, 2:1, 2:2, Third, Pass).
Grade equivalents at a glance
| Nigeria grade | US GPA (est.) | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| First Class (4.5–5.0) | ~3.7–4.0 | First Class Honours |
| 2:1 (3.5–4.49) | ~3.3–3.6 | Second Class Upper |
| 2:2 (2.4–3.49) | ~2.7–3.0 | Second Class Lower |
| Third (1.5–2.39) | ~2.0–2.3 | Third Class |
| Pass (1.0–1.49) | ~1.0 | Pass |
Is this competitive for US admission?
A Second Class Upper (2:1) comfortably clears the ~3.0 floor most US master's programmes set and is viewed as strong from recognised federal universities (UNILAG, UI, OAU, UNN, ABU). Some private universities set 80% as the A threshold — confirm your institution's scale.
Credential evaluation (WES / ECE)
For university study, WES requires transcripts sent directly from your university's registrar — student-submitted copies are rejected. For secondary credentials, WES verifies WAEC/NECO results through the exam body.
For the credit-weighted multi-course version, see the WES iGPA calculator. Indian students wanting a percentage instead can use the CGPA to percentage tool.