College Admission GPA Requirements
| College Tier | Unweighted GPA | Weighted GPA | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ivy League / Elite | 3.9-4.0 | 4.5-5.0+ | Harvard, Stanford, MIT |
| Highly Selective | 3.7-3.9 | 4.2-4.5 | UCLA, UC Berkeley, Duke |
| Selective | 3.3-3.7 | 3.8-4.2 | Most state flagships |
| Moderately Selective | 2.5-3.3 | 3.0-3.8 | Regional universities |
| Open Admission | 2.0+ | N/A | Community colleges |
Scholarship GPA Requirements
Merit Scholarships
- • Full Ride: 3.8-4.0 GPA typically required
- • Partial Merit: 3.5-3.8 GPA
- • Academic Grants: 3.0-3.5 GPA
Need-Based Aid
- • Pell Grant: 2.0 GPA minimum
- • Federal Student Aid: 2.0 GPA
- • State Grants: Varies by state (usually 2.5-3.0)
Graduate School GPA Requirements
- Top MBA Programs: 3.5-4.0 GPA
- Medical School: 3.7+ GPA (science GPA critical)
- Law School (Top 14): 3.7-4.0 GPA
- PhD Programs: 3.5+ GPA in relevant field
- Master's Programs: 3.0-3.5 GPA typically
Academic Standing Requirements
- Good Standing: 2.0+ GPA
- Dean's List: 3.5-3.7+ GPA
- President's List: 3.9-4.0 GPA
- Latin Honors (Cum Laude): 3.5-3.7 GPA
- Magna Cum Laude: 3.7-3.9 GPA
- Summa Cum Laude: 3.9-4.0 GPA
Sports & Activities GPA Requirements
- NCAA Division I: 2.3 GPA minimum for eligibility
- NCAA Division II: 2.2 GPA minimum
- NAIA: 2.0 GPA minimum
- Student Government: Usually 2.5-3.0 GPA
- Honor Societies: 3.5+ GPA typically
Important Note:
GPA requirements vary by institution. Always check specific requirements with your target schools. These are general guidelines based on typical admissions data.