UCLA GPA scale and grading policy
Quick answer: University of California, Los Angeles uses the standard 4.0 scale. UCLA uses UC capped weighted GPA (+1.0 for UC-approved honors/AP/IB, max 8 semesters, 10th-11th grade only).
| Metric | UCLA Standard |
|---|---|
| Typical admit GPA | 4.31 - 4.50 UC-weighted |
| Good standing minimum | 2.0 |
| Dean's List threshold | 3.7+ for Dean's Honor List |
| Scale type | Standard 4.0 scale. |
How UCLA recalculates GPA for admission
UCLA uses UC capped weighted GPA (+1.0 for UC-approved honors/AP/IB, max 8 semesters, 10th-11th grade only). The number you submit on your transcript and the number UCLA uses in its admission decision may differ. Use the calculator above to model both — switch the preset to match UCLA's policy.
Fall 2024 admit UC-weighted GPA (middle 50%)
4.31 - 4.50
Source: UCLA Office of Undergraduate Admission
Maintaining a good UCLA GPA
- Engineering admit cluster is the toughest UC track. HSSEAS admits roughly 7% of engineering applicants — lower than Berkeley CoE for some majors. Bioengineering, CS, and CSE are the most competitive specializations.
- Anderson Business is grad-only. UCLA does not have an undergraduate business major. Students interested in business take Economics, Business Economics, or Management through L&S, then apply to Anderson MBA after work experience.
- Regents Scholarship covers full tuition. Top ~150 admits get invited to Regents — full UC tuition for 4 years. No separate application; invitation arrives with admission.
Admit-range and policy data verified against UCLA's official admissions page.