Will a GPA of 3.5 be considered by top universities?
Most US universities do not state a cutoff GPA for admissions. However, it still helps to check each university’s website to get more information. A 3.5 GPA on its own is not the only factor that is considered by universities - they will look at your extracurriculars, recommendations as well as essays to make a decision.
You can use our admissions calculator to find a university that best suits your profile.
This table could be of some help as well:
Average GPA (weighted) of Accepted Students at Top Schools
| University | Average GPA (weighted) of Accepted Student |
|---|---|
| Princeton University | 4.14 |
| Harvard University | 4.15 |
| Columbia University | 4.14 |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) | 4.15 |
| Yale University | 4.10 |
| Stanford University | 4.13 |
| Cornell University | 4.05 |
| University of Pennsylvania | 4.10 |
| Brown University | 4.05 |
| Dartmouth College | 4.07 |