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What GPA Do You Need
To Get Into UC Davis?

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

Average Admitted GPA

At UC Davis, 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 Davis vary heavily by your intended major and previous institution.

Academic Context

UC Davis uses the standard UC 4.0 grading scale on a quarter system. Davis awards plus/minus grades that affect your GPA, capping at 4.0 for an A or A+.

Grading Scale Notes

UC Davis 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 Davis's average.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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