Does anyone know about the GPA scale at CU Boulder?

I'm pretty interested in going to CU Boulder for my undergrad but I'm not sure how they weigh GPAs. Like, do they use a specific scale? 4.0 or 5.0? Do they consider weighted GPAs? Is there any kind of conversion I need to worry about? Thanks!

The University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) evaluates applicants based on their unweighted GPA on the traditional 4.0 scale. They take into account not just the cumulative average but also the trend in your grades throughout high school. So, a student who shows consistent improvement throughout high school could still be strongly considered, even if their overall cumulative GPA is less competitive.

Regarding weighted GPAs, while CU Boulder focuses on the unweighted GPA, they still see on your transcript whether you've taken honors, Advanced Placement (AP), or International Baccalaureate (IB) classes. This factors into their evaluation of the rigor of your course load, which is a separate but important part of your overall academic assessment.

As for a conversion, you wouldn't have to worry about this, as CU Boulder's admissions office would do this when reviewing your application. If your school uses a different scale (like a 100-point scale or a 5.0 scale for weighted GPAs), they will convert it to the 4.0 scale.

So if you want to get a sense of how competitive your GPA is for CU Boulder, I would suggest focusing on your unweighted GPA on a 4.0 scale. But also remember that course rigor is a meaningful aspect of your application, and challenging yourself with advanced classes can really enhance your academic profile.