I'm a rising junior trying to size up my college options. The University of Colorado has caught my eye but I'm having trouble finding any info on GPA requirements for admission. Does anybody have this information? Much appreciated!
The University of Colorado doesn't provide a specific GPA cut-off for admission. However, they do emphasize the importance of overall academic performance. According to the University's admission webpage, they look at high school curriculum, grade trends, and also the context of the high school environment where the grades were earned.
For the Boulder campus of the University of Colorado, the average high school GPA of admitted students is usually around 3.74 - 4.23 on a weighted scale. But keep in mind, this is just an average, applicants with lower GPAs are also admitted, especially if they can show strength in other areas such as extracurriculars, leadership, or unique experiences.
Lastly, it's always beneficial to work towards maintaining or increasing your GPA as part of a well-rounded application but remember that your GPA is just one factor in the admissions process. Make sure your application also showcases strengths in other areas.
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