Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University weighted score calculator
Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University applies one formula across its colleges: 30% high school GPA, 30% GAT and 40% SAAT — covering the health foundation year, nursing, the scientific colleges, the humanities colleges and the applied college. The College of Languages is the exception, using 50% GPA, 15% GAT, 15% SAAT and 20% STEP. Select the formula that applies to you in the calculator below.
Calculator
Formula used: 30% High school GPA (%) + 30% GAT (General Aptitude Test) + 40% SAAT (Achievement test)
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Published formulas
| Track / programme | Formula used |
|---|---|
| All colleges (health, scientific, humanities, applied) | 30% High school GPA (%) + 30% GAT (General Aptitude Test) + 40% SAAT (Achievement test) |
| College of Languages (includes STEP score) | 50% High school GPA (%) + 15% GAT (General Aptitude Test) + 15% SAAT (Achievement test) + 20% STEP |
What stands out in PNU's formula is that it does not distinguish scientific from literary tracks: scientific and humanities colleges share identical weights. The single announced exception is Languages, where the balance swings toward the high school GPA and STEP enters with a substantial weight.
What this means for you
Once you know the GAT score PNU's formula demands, the number stops being abstract: it becomes a gap you can measure and close. Start by finding out where you actually stand.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate my PNU weighted score?
For most colleges: (0.3 × GPA) + (0.3 × GAT) + (0.4 × SAAT). The calculator above applies it, breaks out each component's contribution, and links the official source.
Does PNU use different formulas for scientific and literary tracks?
According to what the university publishes, no. Scientific and humanities colleges share the same 30/30/40 weights. The only announced difference is the College of Languages.
What is the College of Languages formula?
50% GPA + 15% GAT + 15% SAAT + 20% STEP. Select it in the formula list and a STEP field appears in the calculator.
Is STEP required for every PNU programme?
No. STEP carries an explicit weight in the Languages formula as published; the other colleges use the unified formula, which does not include it.
SAAT is weighted 40% — what does that mean in practice?
It makes SAAT the single heaviest component: each mark there is worth four tenths of a mark in your final score, against three tenths for GPA and for GAT. That gap is worth accounting for when you allocate study time.
What GAT score do I need for a 90% weighted score at PNU?
It depends on your GPA and SAAT. Enter both with a 90% target in the "GAT score you need" tool above to get the figure under PNU's own formula.
Is PNU a women-only university?
Yes, it is a university for female students, which is why its formulas carry no gender split, unlike some mixed universities.