Trinity University GPA Requirements - Tell it Straight

I'm thinking about applying to Trinity University in Texas, but I am a little stressed-out about their GPA requirements. Does anyone know where they typically set the bar? And do they focus more on weighted or unweighted GPA?

While Trinity University doesn't explicitly state a minimum GPA requirement, most successful applicants tend to have relatively high GPAs. According to data compiled over several years, the average high school GPA of the admitted students is roughly around 3.7 on the unweighted 4.0 scale.

In terms of whether they look at weighted or unweighted GPA, most universities, including Trinity, will look at both. It depends on a few factors. Weighted GPAs can better reflect the difficulty of the classes you took, not just grades. For example, an A in an AP class might count for more than an A in a standard-level class—and that's good because it shows you're challenging yourself. But an unweighted GPA offers a straightforward understanding of your academic performance without contextual considerations of course rigor.

Remember, while GPA is an essential part of your application, it's not everything. Admission officers also look at your course selection, standardized test scores, essays, extracurricular activities, and recommendations. So, you want your application to be as balanced and well-rounded as possible. If there is something exceptional about your application outside GPA, put emphasis on that in your application.