Syracuse University GPA Requirements?

Hey, I'm a current junior and Syracuse University seems like a sweet spot for me. Does anyone have info on Syracuse's GPA requirements? Trying to see how things stand with my current GPA there, thank you!

Hello! Syracuse University, like many colleges, doesn't have a strict minimum GPA requirement. However, it can be helpful to know the average GPA of admitted students to gauge how competitive your own GPA might be. In the case of Syracuse, the average high school GPA is roughly around 3.8.

Please remember though that these averages vary from year to year, and are not hard-and-fast rules. Colleges often use a process called "holistic admissions", meaning they're considering your entire application - including things like your extracurriculars, recommendation letters, and personal essays - alongside your academic performance.

For instance, if your GPA is slightly below the average, but you have strong extracurricular activities and your essays highlight unique perspectives or experiences, you could still make a compelling candidate.

This doesn't undermine the importance of a solid GPA. Since grades and the rigor of courses one takes are seen as indicators of a student's ability to succeed in college, maintaining a strong GPA is critical. It's also essential to show upward trending grades, i.e., improving grades over your high school years, which could potentially offset a less-than-perfect GPA in your early years of high school. Good luck on your college journey!