🎓 Weighted Percentage Calculator
Calculate your weighted percentage for Saudi university admission easily and accurately
❓ What is Weighted Percentage?
Weighted Percentage is the composite score calculated by Saudi universities to compare applicants for admission. This percentage combines three main elements:
📚
High School GPA
Your cumulative high school average (out of 100)
🧠
Qudurat Test
Your General Aptitude Test score (out of 100)
📝
Tahsili Test
Your Achievement Test score (out of 100)
💡 Note: Each university sets different "weights" for these three elements based on major and college.
The sum of these weights must equal 100%.
📋 Calculation Steps
1
Choose University and Major
Select the university and major you want to apply to. Each university has different criteria.
2
Find Required Weights
Search university website for admission weights. Example: 30% high school + 30% Qudurat + 40% Tahsili
3
Enter Your Scores Accurately
Enter high school percentage, Qudurat score, and Tahsili score (all out of 100)
4
Select University Preset or Custom Weights
Choose a university from the list or enter weights manually
5
Get Your Weighted Percentage!
Click "Calculate" and get your weighted percentage with admission chance assessment
🧮 Calculate Your Weighted Percentage
🏛️ Saudi University Admission Criteria
| University / Major | High School | Qudurat | Tahsili | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Saud University | 30% | 30% | 40% | ~75% |
| Imam Muhammad bin Saud Univ | 30% | 30% | 40% | ~65% |
| Princess Nourah Univ | 30% | 30% | 40% | ~70% |
| KSAU Health Sciences | 30% | 30% | 40% | ~80% |
| Saudi Electronic University | 30% | 50% | 20% | ~60% |
| Shaqra University | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60% |
| Majmaah University | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60% |
| Prince Sattam bin Abdulaziz Univ | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60% |
| Umm Al-Qura Univ - Science | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~70% |
| Umm Al-Qura Univ - Arts | 50% | 50% | - | ~65% |
| King Abdulaziz Univ - Science | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~70% |
| King Abdulaziz Univ - Arts | 50% | 50% | - | ~70% |
| University of Jeddah | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~65% |
| Taif University - Science | 30% | 30% | 40% | ~65% |
| Taif University - Arts | 50% | 50% | - | ~60% |
| Islamic Univ of Madinah | 30% | 30% | 40% | ~65% |
| Taibah University - Science | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~65% |
| Taibah University - Arts | 50% | 50% | - | ~60% |
| KFUPM | 20% | 30% | 50% | ~85% |
| Imam Abdulrahman bin Faisal Univ | 30% | 30% | 40% | ~70% |
| King Faisal University | 50% | 20% | 30% | ~70% |
| King Khalid Univ - Asir | 30% | 30% | 40% | ~65% |
| Qassim University | 30% | 30% | 40% | ~65% |
| University of Tabuk | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~65% |
| Jazan University | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60% |
| University of Hail | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60% |
| Al-Jouf University | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60% |
| Northern Border University | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60% |
| Najran University | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60% |
| University of Bisha | 40% | 30% | 30% | ~60% |
⚠️ Important Note: Minimum scores and weights may vary annually and by major. Visit university websites for latest information.
💡 Tips to Improve Your Weighted Percentage
📚 For Current High School Students:
- Focus on raising your GPA from the start
- High school affects 30-50% in most universities
- Don't neglect any subject, every grade matters
- Plan early for your desired major
🧠 To Improve Qudurat Score:
- Start training early (at least 6 months)
- Solve previous test models
- Focus on time management during test
- You can retake the test multiple times
- Weight: 25-50% depending on university
📝 To Improve Tahsili Score:
- Review high school curriculum comprehensively
- Focus on subjects with higher weight
- Solve past years' questions
- Prefer training 2 months before test
- Weight: 20-50% depending on university
🎯 General Strategies:
- Calculate expected percentage early
- Make plan to improve weakest aspect
- Apply to multiple universities
- Prepare well for each test
- Follow registration dates continuously
📊 Approximate Admission Chances Scale:
- 90% and above: Excellent chances in best universities and majors
- 80-89%: Very good chances in most universities
- 70-79%: Good chances in public universities
- 60-69%: May be accepted in some majors and universities
- Below 60%: Limited options, improvement recommended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Visit the official university website and search for "admission requirements" or "weighted percentage". Universities typically publish this information in the admission portal.
Some arts majors in some universities don't require Tahsili. In this case, the weight is distributed between high school and Qudurat only (like 50%-50%).
Qudurat test can be retaken up to 5 times (3 paper + 2 computerized per year). Tahsili test can be retaken once in the same year.
Qudurat scores are valid for 5 years, and Tahsili scores are valid for 3 years from the test date.
Qudurat: Measures analytical and reasoning abilities (math and verbal).
Tahsili: Measures academic achievement in high school subjects (physics, chemistry, biology, math, etc).
Tahsili: Measures academic achievement in high school subjects (physics, chemistry, biology, math, etc).
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Frequently Asked Questions
The weighted percentage is a combined score of high school grades, Qudurat test, and Tahsili test scores. It is used as the primary criterion for university admission in Saudi Arabia. The weight of each component varies by university and desired major.
To calculate the weighted percentage, multiply your high school percentage by its weight (e.g., 30%) + Qudurat score by its weight (e.g., 30%) + Tahsili score by its weight (e.g., 40%). Weights vary between universities.
Weights vary by university: King Saud University (30% high school, 30% Qudurat, 40% Tahsili), KFUPM (20% high school, 30% Qudurat, 50% Tahsili). Check each university website for exact weights.
Yes, most public universities in Saudi Arabia require the weighted percentage for admission. Some private universities may use different criteria. Science majors require Tahsili while humanities may not.
The weighted percentage is calculated after receiving high school results and Qudurat/Tahsili test scores, usually during the university admission period in summer. You can calculate it in advance for planning.
To improve your weighted percentage: focus on tests with higher weights, retake Qudurat and Tahsili tests (highest score is taken), and use our calculator to simulate different scenarios.