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College / University GPA Requirement Checker

For Students

Search universities worldwide by GPA requirements. Enter your GPA to instantly see which schools are a Strong Match, Possible Match, or Reach — verified 2026 data from official Common Data Sets.

How to use this tool

For Students

Check university GPA requirements

  1. Enter your current GPA and select your grading scale.
  2. Browse or search universities by country.
  3. Compare your GPA against each institution's minimum requirement.
Updated 2026

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Compare your GPA against minimum and average admitted GPAs across 4.0 scale universities worldwide. Data verified from official Common Data Sets — Updated 2026.

Harvard University

Cambridge, United States

PrivateQS #4

Min GPA

3.95

Avg GPA

4.00

Acceptance rate: 3.4%

Avg admitted GPA4.00 / 4.0
Stanford University

Stanford, United States

PrivateQS #5

Min GPA

3.95

Avg GPA

4.00

Acceptance rate: 3.7%

Avg admitted GPA4.00 / 4.0
University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, United States

PrivateQS #12

Min GPA

3.90

Avg GPA

3.98

Acceptance rate: 5.9%

Avg admitted GPA3.98 / 4.0
UC Berkeley

Berkeley, United States

PublicQS #12

Min GPA

3.89

Avg GPA

3.96

Acceptance rate: 11.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.96 / 4.0
Yale University

New Haven, United States

PrivateQS #16

Min GPA

3.93

Avg GPA

4.00

Acceptance rate: 4.5%

Avg admitted GPA4.00 / 4.0
Cornell University

Ithaca, United States

PrivateQS #16

Min GPA

3.88

Avg GPA

3.96

Acceptance rate: 7.3%

Avg admitted GPA3.96 / 4.0
Princeton University

Princeton, United States

PrivateQS #17

Min GPA

3.93

Avg GPA

4.00

Acceptance rate: 4.0%

Avg admitted GPA4.00 / 4.0
University of Chicago

Chicago, United States

PrivateQS #21

Min GPA

3.90

Avg GPA

3.97

Acceptance rate: 5.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.97 / 4.0
Columbia University

New York, United States

PrivateQS #23

Min GPA

3.91

Avg GPA

4.00

Acceptance rate: 3.9%

Avg admitted GPA4.00 / 4.0
UCLA

Los Angeles, United States

PublicQS #29

Min GPA

3.90

Avg GPA

3.97

Acceptance rate: 8.6%

Avg admitted GPA3.97 / 4.0
Johns Hopkins University

Baltimore, United States

PrivateQS #32

Min GPA

3.88

Avg GPA

3.96

Acceptance rate: 7.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.96 / 4.0
New York University

New York, United States

PrivateQS #38

Min GPA

3.75

Avg GPA

3.85

Acceptance rate: 12.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.85 / 4.0
Northwestern University

Evanston, United States

PrivateQS #42

Min GPA

3.88

Avg GPA

3.95

Acceptance rate: 7.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.95 / 4.0
University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, United States

PublicQS #44

Min GPA

3.80

Avg GPA

3.90

Acceptance rate: 17.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.90 / 4.0
Carnegie Mellon University

Pittsburgh, United States

PrivateQS #52

Min GPA

3.85

Avg GPA

3.93

Acceptance rate: 11.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.93 / 4.0
Duke University

Durham, United States

PrivateQS #61

Min GPA

3.90

Avg GPA

3.97

Acceptance rate: 6.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.97 / 4.0
UT Austin

Austin, United States

PublicQS #66

Min GPA

3.70

Avg GPA

3.83

Acceptance rate: 31.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.83 / 4.0
University of Washington

Seattle, United States

PublicQS #76

Min GPA

3.65

Avg GPA

3.78

Acceptance rate: 42.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.78 / 4.0
Brown University

Providence, United States

PrivateQS #79

Min GPA

3.89

Avg GPA

3.97

Acceptance rate: 5.1%

Avg admitted GPA3.97 / 4.0
Purdue University

West Lafayette, United States

PublicQS #89

Min GPA

3.55

Avg GPA

3.72

Acceptance rate: 53.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.72 / 4.0
Penn State University

University Park, United States

PublicQS #89

Min GPA

3.40

Avg GPA

3.60

Acceptance rate: 52.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.60 / 4.0
Boston University

Boston, United States

PrivateQS #108

Min GPA

3.72

Avg GPA

3.82

Acceptance rate: 14.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.82 / 4.0
Rice University

Houston, United States

PrivateQS #145

Min GPA

3.88

Avg GPA

3.96

Acceptance rate: 8.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.96 / 4.0
Michigan State University

East Lansing, United States

PublicQS #152

Min GPA

3.40

Avg GPA

3.58

Acceptance rate: 84.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.58 / 4.0
UNC Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill, United States

PublicQS #155

Min GPA

3.75

Avg GPA

3.85

Acceptance rate: 17.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.85 / 4.0
Emory University

Atlanta, United States

PrivateQS #174

Min GPA

3.80

Avg GPA

3.90

Acceptance rate: 13.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.90 / 4.0
Ohio State University

Columbus, United States

PublicQS #208

Min GPA

3.50

Avg GPA

3.68

Acceptance rate: 53.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.68 / 4.0
University of Florida

Gainesville, United States

PublicQS #215

Min GPA

3.70

Avg GPA

3.82

Acceptance rate: 23.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.82 / 4.0
Dartmouth College

Hanover, United States

PrivateQS #237

Min GPA

3.90

Avg GPA

3.97

Acceptance rate: 6.2%

Avg admitted GPA3.97 / 4.0
Vanderbilt University

Nashville, United States

PrivateQS #248

Min GPA

3.85

Avg GPA

3.94

Acceptance rate: 6.7%

Avg admitted GPA3.94 / 4.0
University of Virginia

Charlottesville, United States

PublicQS #297

Min GPA

3.78

Avg GPA

3.88

Acceptance rate: 17.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.88 / 4.0
Georgetown University

Washington, United States

PrivateQS #301

Min GPA

3.85

Avg GPA

3.93

Acceptance rate: 12.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.93 / 4.0
University of Notre Dame

Notre Dame, United States

PrivateQS #316

Min GPA

3.85

Avg GPA

3.93

Acceptance rate: 12.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.93 / 4.0
Tufts University

Medford, United States

PrivateQS #379

Min GPA

3.82

Avg GPA

3.91

Acceptance rate: 10.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.91 / 4.0
Tulane University

New Orleans, United States

PrivateQS #601

Min GPA

3.65

Avg GPA

3.78

Acceptance rate: 14.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.78 / 4.0
Boston College

Chestnut Hill, United States

PrivateQS #631

Min GPA

3.78

Avg GPA

3.88

Acceptance rate: 16.0%

Avg admitted GPA3.88 / 4.0

How to Use College / University GPA Requirement Checker

This college GPA requirement checker helps you find minimum GPA for college programs at hundreds of universities. Filter by country, institution type, and ranking, then enter your GPA to see Strong Match, Possible Match, and Reach results.

Start by choosing a country and optional filters, then type your GPA in the banner at the top. Each university card shows the published GPA range and how your score compares, so you can build a realistic shortlist for applications.

High school seniors, transfer students, international applicants, and school counselors use this tool to research admission standards before applying.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the college GPA requirement checker work?

Select a country and browse or filter universities. Enter your GPA to highlight whether each school is a Strong Match, Possible Match, or Reach based on published admission GPA ranges.

Where does the GPA requirement data come from?

Figures are compiled from official Common Data Sets and similar public admissions sources where available. Requirements can change yearly, so always verify on the university's website.

Which countries are covered?

The database includes institutions in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, and Germany, with filters to narrow results by type and ranking.

Does meeting the GPA requirement guarantee admission?

No. GPA is one factor among essays, tests, extracurriculars, and holistics review. Use this tool for planning, not as a guarantee of acceptance.

Can I compare my GPA on different scales?

Enter your GPA on the scale you normally use. For cross-country comparisons, convert first with our GPA to Percentage or GPA Calculator tools if needed.

Is this college GPA checker free?

Yes. Search, filter, and compare universities at no cost with no registration required.

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