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What GPA Do You Need for College?

GPA Hub Editorial Team•

What GPA Do You Need for College?

Your required GPA depends entirely on the type of institution you are applying to:

  • Ivy League & Elite Privates: 3.9 - 4.0 (Unweighted)
  • Top Public Flagships (e.g., Michigan, UVA): 3.7 - 4.0
  • Average State Universities: 3.0 - 3.5
  • Community Colleges: 2.0 (Often open-enrollment)

    • Remember that colleges look at your weighted GPA as well, rewarding you for taking difficult AP or IB courses.

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