Hey all, I’ve been eyeing UMass Boston for a while now. I know test scores are not everything but I'm wondering what the average GPA requirement is? Can anyone provide specifics on this, or link to where I could find it?
UMass Boston, like many universities, doesn't have a specific GPA "requirement" per se, but it does provide some information about the academic qualifications of admitted students, which can give you an idea of what they're looking for.
According to the UMass Boston's most recent class profile, the average high school GPA of admitted students was around 3.4 on a 4.0 scale. This suggests that the university values strong academic performance, as this GPA translates to a high B+ or an A- average. Be sure to keep in mind that this is an average and it doesn't mean that all admitted students had a GPA of 3.4, just that it was the average among the students who were admitted.
It also means that students with GPAs higher and lower than this average have been admitted. This range can reflect how the university makes admissions decisions based on other factors besides GPA—such as your extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, essay, and other elements of your application.
Of course, these numbers might vary from year to year so it's always a good idea to stay updated by checking the admissions page of the UMass Boston website or reaching out to the admissions office directly, especially if you have further questions about the applicant pool or the admission process.
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