GPA requirements for Morgan State University?

Hi everyone. I'm beginning to look into schools for senior year and Morgan State University is one of them. So, I was just curious about their GPA requirements. Do they look more at unweighted or weighted GPA? Thanks in advance!

Hello! It's good to see that you're starting to look into your options for college. Unofficially, the average GPA for students admitted into Morgan State is around 3.1 on a 4.0 scale. However, don't let these averages cause you too much concern; remember that GPA isn't the only factor taken into consideration during the admissions process.

As for your question on weighted versus unweighted GPA, colleges generally look at both, but they often place more emphasis on your unweighted GPA. The unweighted GPA gives them a sense of how you perform academically without taking into account the difficulty of your course load, which can show them your raw academic potential. On the other hand, your weighted GPA gives a sense of the rigor of your classes, showing how you perform when you're challenged.

In your case, even if your unweighted GPA isn't as high as the average, a higher weighted GPA due to taking challenging coursework can still reflect favorably upon you. This shows that you're willing to challenge yourself academically, which is an attribute that many colleges, including Morgan State, value in their students. So yes, while Morgan State will likely look at both GPAs, your unweighted GPA would play a crucial role, provided other parts of your application are equally robust.

Remember, each part of your application offers the admissions committee at Morgan State a different aspect of you as a student. Extracurriculars, letters of recommendation, essays, and test scores all play a role in the holistic admissions process. Use every section of your application to illustrate your various skills, strengths, and passions.

Good luck as you work on your application!