GPA for University of Utah admissions?

Hey everyone! I'm a junior planning to apply to the University of Utah. What's the average GPA needed for admission, or what should I aim for?

Hello! The University of Utah is a public research university that, like many other universities, takes into account multiple factors during the admissions process. While your GPA is an important aspect of your application, it's not the only factor that the admissions committee will consider, so there isn't one strict cutoff. That being said, aiming for a strong GPA definitely increases your competitiveness as an applicant.

For the University of Utah, the average GPA of admitted students tends to be around 3.66. However, this is just an average, and there's a range of GPAs among accepted students. Some applicants are accepted with lower GPAs, while others may have even higher GPAs. To get a broader sense of what the University of Utah looks for in terms of GPA, the middle 50% of accepted students typically have a GPA between 3.46 – 3.93, unweighted.

To give yourself the best chance of admission, try to maintain a high GPA while taking challenging courses, such as honors or Advanced Placement (AP) classes if they are available at your school. Of course, you also want to put effort into your extracurricular activities to showcase your passions and strengths beyond your academic achievements. The stronger your overall application, the better your chances of being admitted, even if your GPA is not at the exact average. Good luck!