CSU MFAS Calculator

Calculate your Multi-Factor Admission Score for the California State University system under the permanent test-free (no SAT/ACT) rules.

Your A-G GPA

10th & 11th Grade A-G GPA

Maximum CSU capped GPA is typically 4.4 (maximum 8 semesters of honors/AP bumps).

Supplemental Factors (Estimated Boosts)

Local Admission Area

You live in the primary service area of the CSU campus you are applying to.

First-Generation Student

Neither of your parents earned a 4-year college degree.

Fee Waiver Eligible

You qualify for the Free or Reduced-Price Lunch program.

Estimated MFAS Score

3200

Base Score (GPA x 1000)3200

Supplemental Boost+0

Standard Eligibility Met

With a GPA of 3.2, you meet the standard CSU eligibility threshold (2.50+) for California residents.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CSU MFAS (Multi-Factor Admission Score)?

Since the California State University (CSU) system permanently eliminated the SAT and ACT, they now use the Multi-Factor Admission Score (MFAS). For most students, your baseline MFAS is simply your A-G GPA multiplied by 1000 (e.g., a 3.50 GPA = 3500 MFAS).

What is the minimum GPA for CSU admission in 2026?

California residents and graduates of California high schools need a minimum 2.50 A-G GPA to be automatically eligible for admission (though impacted campuses require higher scores). If your GPA is between 2.00 and 2.49, you will be evaluated based on supplemental factors.

What are Supplemental Factors?

For students with a GPA below 2.50, or for those applying to highly impacted campuses (like SDSU or Cal Poly SLO), campuses look at supplemental factors. These include being a local area student, a first-generation college student, or qualifying for free/reduced lunch. Each campus assigns different point values to these factors.

Does CSU use my 9th or 12th grade marks?

No. Your CSU A-G GPA is calculated using ONLY the grades earned in approved 'a-g' college preparatory courses taken during your 10th and 11th grades (including the summer after 11th grade).