These are the KUCCPS cut-off points for Journalism and Mass Communication degree programmes at Kenyan universities for the 2025, 2024 and 2023 placements. 16 universities offer Journalism and Mass Communication through KUCCPS; in 2025 the cut-off ranged from 23.482 to 31.261 points.
Journalism and Mass Communication cut-off points per university
| University | Programme | Code | 2025 cut-off | 2024 cut-off | 2023 cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Nairobi | Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication | 1263181 | 31.261 | 31.685 | 29.254 |
| Multimedia University of Kenya | Bachelor of Journalism | 1164183 | 29.212 | 30.494 | 29.043 |
| Technical University of Kenya | Bachelor of Technology (Journalism and Mass Communication) | 1112400 | 28.824 | 30.630 | 29.336 |
| Chuka University | Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication | 1105385 | 28.553 | 29.384 | 29.127 |
| Technical University of Mombasa | Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication | 1063181 | 26.736 | 27.849 | 29.885 |
| Maasai Mara University | Bachelor of Communication & Journalism | 1165182 | 24.283 | 26.581 | 26.116 |
| Kibabii University | Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication | 1108181 | 23.826 | 26.490 | 23.688 |
| Moi University | Bachelor of Science (Communication and Journalism) | 1253182 | 23.784 | 23.564 | 30.200 |
| Rongo University | Bachelor of Science (Communication & Journalism) | 1073182 | 23.723 | 24.367 | |
| Technical University of Mombasa | Bachelor of Broadcast Journalism | 1063177 | 23.709 | 26.800 | 24.240 |
| Meru University of Science and Technology | Bachelor of Communication & Journalism | 1240182 | 23.551 | 25.762 | 26.222 |
| Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology | Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication | 1082181 | 23.501 | 27.444 | 28.014 |
| Mount Kenya University | Bachelor of Arts in Digital Journalism and Mass Communication | 1279181 | 23.482 | 22.680 | |
| Tharaka University | Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication | 1685181 | 23.431 | 23.425 | |
| Kca University | Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Digital Media | 1103649 | 20.473 | 22.449 | |
| University of Eastern Africa, Baraton | Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication | 1181242 | 20.473 | 22.449 | |
| Zetech University | Bachelor of Journalism | 1425183 | 20.473 | 22.449 |
How KUCCPS cut-off points work
A cut-off point is the weighted cluster score of the last student placed in a programme in a given year. KUCCPS calculates your cluster points for each programme from your grades in the four cluster subjects and your overall KCSE performance, to a maximum of 48. Cut-offs move every year with the number of applicants, their scores and the places available, so use past cut-offs as a guide to how competitive a programme is rather than as a guaranteed entry mark.
Meeting the minimum entry requirements (a KCSE mean grade of C+ for degrees, plus the subject grades set for the programme) makes you eligible; the cut-off shows how high you need to score to win a government-sponsored place. Programmes with a blank cell for a year had no placement cut-off that year, usually because the programme was new or took no government-sponsored students.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cut-off for Journalism and Mass Communication in 2025?
It ranges from 23.482 at Mount Kenya University to 31.261 at University of Nairobi, across 12 programmes with a 2025 cut-off.
Which university has the highest Journalism and Mass Communication cut-off?
University of Nairobi, at 31.261 points in 2025.
How many universities offer Journalism and Mass Communication through KUCCPS?
16 universities list Journalism and Mass Communication programmes on the KUCCPS portal.
Can I join Journalism and Mass Communication with points below the cut-off?
You can apply as a self-sponsored student if you meet the minimum entry requirements, or choose a programme or university with a lower cut-off.
Sources: KUCCPS. Last updated October 2026.
