Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Cambridge, United States
PrivateQS #1
Min GPA
3.95
Avg GPA
4.00
Acceptance rate: 4.0%
Avg admitted GPA4.00 / 4.0
Updated 2026
University of Southern California GPA Requirements 2026
Los Angeles, California, United States · Private · QS World Ranking #116
Minimum GPA Required
3.80
Average Admitted GPA
3.90
Acceptance Rate
10.0%
QS World Ranking
#116
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Test Score Ranges
SAT (middle 50%)
1450-1540
ACT (middle 50%)
32-35
Popular Programs
- Business
- Cinematic Arts
- Engineering
- Communications
Admissions Notes
Holistic review across diverse programs.
School-specific supplements for some programs.
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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
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
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