UC Berkeley GPA scale and grading policy
Quick answer: University of California, Berkeley uses the standard 4.0 scale. UC system uses capped weighted GPA on 10th-11th grade A-G coursework, with +1.0 for UC-approved honors/AP/IB classes (max 8 semesters).
| Metric | UC Berkeley Standard |
|---|---|
| Typical admit GPA | 4.27 - 4.49 UC-weighted |
| Good standing minimum | 2.0 |
| Dean's List threshold | 3.5+ for Dean's List |
| Scale type | Standard 4.0 scale. |
How Berkeley recalculates GPA for admission
UC system uses capped weighted GPA on 10th-11th grade A-G coursework, with +1.0 for UC-approved honors/AP/IB classes (max 8 semesters). The number you submit on your transcript and the number UC Berkeley uses in its admission decision may differ. Use the calculator above to model both — switch the preset to match Berkeley's policy.
Fall 2024 admit UC-weighted GPA (middle 50%)
4.27 - 4.49
Source: UC Berkeley Office of Undergraduate Admissions
Maintaining a good UC Berkeley GPA
- EECS direct admit is the toughest UC track. EECS admit rates hover near 5%. The College of Letters & Science with intended CS gives you a more realistic admit path; you can later apply for the L&S CS major with a 3.3+ GPA in the two intro CS courses.
- Haas requires separate sophomore application. Berkeley doesn't direct-admit freshmen to Haas. Apply during sophomore year after completing prereqs (UGBA 10, ECON 1, MATH 16A, MATH 16B) with a 3.5+ Haas-GPA target.
- 9% Plan auto-admits California top-decile. California residents in the top 9% of their high school class are guaranteed UC admission, though not necessarily to Berkeley specifically — most get matched to UC Riverside or UC Merced under the plan.
Admit-range and policy data verified against Berkeley's official admissions page.