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What GPA Do You Need
To Get Into UC Berkeley?

Understanding the true academic expectations for admission to UC Berkeley, including average admitted GPAs and competitive benchmarks.

Average Admitted GPA

At UC Berkeley, the middle 50% of admitted freshmen typically hold a high school GPA around . To maximize your chances of acceptance, you should aim to exceed this benchmark with a rigorous course load.

Minimum Transfer GPA

Varies

Transfer requirements for UC Berkeley vary heavily by your intended major and previous institution.

Academic Context

UC Berkeley uses a 4.0 grading scale with plus/minus. Berkeley is known for grade deflation, especially in EECS, MCB (pre-med), and Haas prerequisites. Dean's List honors the top 4% of students each semester.

Grading Scale Notes

UC Berkeley uses a 4.0 grading scale. They DO use plus/minus grades (+/-) when calculating your college GPA.

Calculate Your Odds

Use our Target GPA Calculator to figure out exactly what grades you need in high school to reach UC Berkeley's average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The average admitted GPA for UC Berkeley is undefined. You should aim for this GPA or higher to be a competitive applicant.
Yes, the minimum transfer GPA for UC Berkeley is generally not strictly defined, but you should aim as high as possible.
Yes, UC Berkeley uses plus/minus (+/-) grades when calculating your GPA.