Hi everyone! I'm interested in Butler University and was wondering if anyone knows what a competitive GPA is for admission? I know there's no exact number, but I'm looking for a ballpark estimate to see if I'm in a good spot or if there's still room for improvement. Thanks for any info!
Hi there! While you're right that there isn't an exact GPA requirement for admission to Butler University, we can look at the general range of GPAs for admitted students to get an idea of what may be considered competitive.
In recent years, the average GPA of admitted students at Butler University has been 3.9 on an (unweighted) 4.0 scale. This average gives you an idea of the types of GPAs that are likely to be competitive for admission. However, keep in mind that Butler also considers many factors beyond your GPA, such as your course rigor, extracurricular activities, and essays.
To strengthen your application, you should continue to focus on maintaining a strong GPA in rigorous courses throughout your remaining high school years. You might also want to focus on cultivating your extracurricular involvement and writing compelling essays to increase your overall competitiveness.
Best of luck with your application to Butler University!
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