Hi all. I am considering UCSB as one of my top-choice schools. Can anyone tell me what the usual GPA range is for admitted students? Is there a minimum GPA required to have a reasonable shot? Thanks in advance!
Hello! UCSB doesn't explicitly state a minimum GPA requirement, but it's a competitive school and the average GPA of incoming freshmen tends to be quite high. For the fall 2023 admissions cycle, the average high school GPA of admitted students was between 4.04 and 4.28 on a weighted scale.
However, remember that these numbers are averages and that UCSB's admissions process is holistic. That means they're going to be looking at more than just your GPA. Top-tier UCs like UCSB will also consider factors like your course rigor—meaning the number and difficulty of advanced classes you've taken—as well as your extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and your personal insight essay responses. Hope this helps!
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