What's UCLA's stance on GPA?

Hello everyone! I'm interested in going to UCLA, but I'm a bit worried about their GPA requirement. Do they consider applicants with GPAs lower than their stated requirement? Thanks in advance.

UCLA, like other selective institutions, tends to attract students with high academic profiles. Traditionally, the average unweighted GPA of accepted students has been fairly high, typically around 4.0; and considering all kinds of GPAs, including weighted and UC GPA, averages often sit above 4.57.

However, it's important to remember that GPA is just one component of your application. UCLA admissions officers will also look at things like your course rigor, extracurricular involvement, and essays. Students who demonstrate strengths in these other areas may still be competitive even if their GPA is slightly below the average.

Also, UCLA, similar to other UC schools, utilizes holistic review. This means they take into account the academic and personal context in which you've achieved your GPA. For example, if you've faced considerable personal challenges or attended a particularly rigorous high school, these aspects may help provide context for your GPA.

While a competitive GPA can enhance your application, it's certainly possible for students with a GPA slightly below UCLA's average to be accepted, particularly if they are strong in other areas of the application. However, a GPA significantly below the average may make admission more challenging.