What is a good GPA for UCLA?

Asked by: Dr. Daron Cummings DVM  |  Last update: March 30, 2022
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With a GPA of 3.9, UCLA requires you to be at the top of your class. You'll need nearly straight A's in all your classes to compete with other applicants. You should also have taken plenty of AP or IB classes to show your ability to excel in academic challenge.

Is a 3.7 GPA good for UCLA?

The average high school GPA for admitted students at UCLA is 3.89 on a 4.0 scale. This is a very competitive GPA, and UCLA is clearly accepting students at the top of their high school class.

Is a 3.0 GPA good for UCLA?

3.0 is definitely much lower or near last percentile for UCLA. Freshman Selection - UCLA Undergraduate Admission gives you complete information on evaluation aspects and may be exemplary achievements in other aspects of review are presented, this GPA level may stand a 'slim' chance.

Does UCLA accept 3.5 GPA?

Admission Considerations and Requirements

The average GPA of admitted transfer students is above 3.5 and admitted students have completed most or all major prep courses. We give highest priority to applicants from California community colleges and other UC campuses. We admit students for fall quarter only.

Is a 4.3 GPA good enough for UCLA?

The average admitted GPA for the College of Letters & Science at UCLA is 4.2. For the Henry Samueli School of Engineering and Applied Science, the average admitted GPA is over 4.3. What is UCLA's current acceptance rate? 14.4% for the 2019-2020 admissions cycle.

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Does UCLA look at 9th grade?

No, they only look at the grades for you sophomore and junior years of high school.

What is the average GPA for UCLA?

UCLA students generally have a very high GPA in high school. In fact, the average GPA of UCLA's admitted students is a 3.92, unweighted and based on a 4.0 scale.

What does UCLA look for in students?

Many freshman applicants have strong academic records. Using the admission review process, we focus on successful applicants who demonstrate intellectual curiosity, leadership, initiative and tenacity. They are the students who would contribute the most to the UCLA learning community.

How hard is it to get into UCLA?

UCLA is one of the hardest schools to gain acceptance.

More people apply to UCLA each year than any other university in the United States. Now that the UC school application does not require SAT and ACT scores, more students are applying.

Does UCLA look at freshman grades?

UCs do look at courses you take in freshman and senior years; the grades and rigor of your coursework are considered in context of your overall curriculum. But freshman and senior year grades are NOT included in the GPA calculation.

Can I get into UCLA with a 4.1 GPA?

Yes. According to PrepScholar (link below) the average accepted applicant's SAT score at UCLA was 1370, and the average GPA was 4.31 (this is weighted). Since GPAs differ a lot depending on the school, what you might want to look at is how you compare to other students at your school.

Is UCLA a party school?

UCLA is definitely a party school; between Greek Life and the social scene Thursday through Sunday nights, you can definitely find a place to "get jiggy with it." However, UCLA students are also serious about their academics; they are highly competitive and work hard to attain good grades.

Can I get into UCLA with a 3.67 GPA?

Based on our analysis, to have a good chance of being admitted, you need to be at the very top of your class, and have an SAT score of close to 1500, or an ACT score of around 33.”

Is 3.78 a good college GPA?

There are many parts to a college application. A 3.78 is a good gpa. It is below average for an Ivy, but not so low that it would ruin your chance of getting in, as long as the rest of your application is good.

What SAT score is required for UCLA?

UCLA SAT Score Analysis (New 1600 SAT)

In other words, a 1290 places you below average, while a 1510 will move you up to above average. There's no absolute SAT requirement at UCLA, but they really want to see at least a 1290 to have a chance at being considered.

Does UCLA accept levels?

At an average of 3.9 GPA, UCLA requires straight A's/ 6s and 7s in all your classes to compete with other applicants. Furthermore, you should be taking hard classes – AP, IB and H2 in A levels – to show that you are ready for challenging college-level academics.

What's the GPA for Harvard?

Last year, the reported average GPA of an admitted high school student at Harvard was a 4.04 out of 4.0, what we call a “weighted” GPA. However, unweighted GPAs are not very useful, because high schools weight GPAs differently. In truth, you need close to a 4.0 unweighted GPA to get into Harvard.

Does UC consider 9th grade?

As detailed on their admissions website , the UC GPA does not count grades in freshman year at all: UC uses all “a-g” courses taken between the summer following 9th grade through the summer following 11th grade in calculating a student's GPA.

Is UCLA a good school?

UCLA performs very well in all the national and international rankings of the “best” public and private universities, including the most widely known list published by U.S. News & World Report.

Is UCLA Ivy League?

UCLA has one of the finest academic reputations in the country, and is considered one of the “Public Ivies,” providing an “Ivy League” college experience at public university prices. Other Public Ivies include the University of Texas at Austin, University of Virginia, and University of Michigan.

What does UCLA stand for?

The University of California, Los Angeles — or UCLA — as it's more famously called, is known around the world.

What colleges drop freshman grades?

Few colleges explicitly state that they don't look at freshman grades. The only ones that I've come across are the schools in the University of California and California State University systems, McGill University, and Stanford University.