Hey everyone! I'm currently a high school junior who's enthused about applying to Florida Atlantic University. Does anyone know what's the average GPA requirement for FAU? And does it look more at weighted or unweighted GPAs? Thanks!
Florida Atlantic University, like many universities, evaluates applicants based on a number of different factors, and GPA is a significant component. While they don't list an explicit 'GPA requirement', the middle 50% of admitted students at FAU typically have a high school GPA between 3.67 and 4.3.
This indicates a competitive GPA for FAU would fall within or above this range. Keep in mind that this range likely indicates a 'weighted' GPA, as it considers how rigorous your coursework is (Honors, AP, IB, Dual Enrollment classes can increase your weighted GPA above the typical 4.0 scale). However, unweighted GPAs are also important as they reflect your consistent academic performance across various subjects.
In short, both weighted and unweighted GPAs are looked at by the admissions process, but having a higher weighted GPA can demonstrate that you've challenged yourself with a rigorous course load. So, aim for the highest GPA possible in the most challenging courses available to you. You can use CollegeVine's free admissions calculator to estimate your chances of admission: https://www.collegevine.com/admissions-calculator.
Good luck with your application!
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