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
Updated 2026
Boston University GPA Requirements 2026
Boston, Massachusetts, United States · Private · QS World Ranking #108
Minimum GPA Required
3.72
Average Admitted GPA
3.82
Acceptance Rate
14.0%
QS World Ranking
#108
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Test Score Ranges
SAT (middle 50%)
1410-1520
ACT (middle 50%)
32-34
Popular Programs
- Business
- Engineering
- Communications
- Biology
Admissions Notes
Holistic review in urban research setting.
Test-optional; ED available.
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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
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
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
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