UGA GPA scale and grading policy
Quick answer: University of Georgia uses the standard 4.0 scale. UGA recalculates GPA on academic core courses with bonus weight for AP/IB/dual-enrollment.
| Metric | UGA Standard |
|---|---|
| Typical admit GPA | 3.9 - 4.3 weighted |
| Good standing minimum | 2.0 |
| Dean's List threshold | 3.5+ for Dean's List |
| Scale type | Standard 4.0 scale. |
How Georgia recalculates GPA for admission
UGA recalculates GPA on academic core courses with bonus weight for AP/IB/dual-enrollment. The number you submit on your transcript and the number UGA uses in its admission decision may differ. Use the calculator above to model both — switch the preset to match Georgia's policy.
Zell Miller Scholarship threshold (full tuition)
3.7+ HOPE GPA + 1200+ SAT / 26+ ACT
Source: Georgia Student Finance Commission
Maintaining a good UGA GPA
- HOPE/Zell Miller drive in-state economics. HOPE covers 86% of tuition at 3.0+ HOPE GPA; Zell Miller covers full tuition at 3.7+ + SAT 1200+. Renewal requires 3.0+ college GPA. These two awards drive most in-state UGA financial math.
- Foundation Fellowship is the prestige full-ride. Foundation Fellowship admits ~20 students per year with full tuition + room + board + research stipend. Requires top-decile rank, 4.4+ HOPE GPA, 1500+ SAT, and a finalist weekend.
- Terry direct admit needs 3.8+ HOPE GPA. Terry Business direct admit from high school requires 3.8+ HOPE GPA plus Calculus completion. Internal Terry transfer is possible at 3.4+ pre-business GPA.
Admit-range and policy data verified against Georgia's official admissions page.