UH GPA scale and grading policy
Quick answer: University of Houston uses the standard 4.0 scale with +/−. UH uses school-reported GPA + rank for assured admission. AP/honors rigor considered.
| Metric | UH Standard |
|---|---|
| Typical admit GPA | 3.3 - 3.8 |
| Good standing minimum | 2.0 |
| Dean's List threshold | 3.5+ for Dean's List |
| Scale type | Standard 4.0 scale with +/−. |
How Houston recalculates GPA for admission
UH uses school-reported GPA + rank for assured admission. AP/honors rigor considered. The number you submit on your transcript and the number UH uses in its admission decision may differ. Use the calculator above to model both — switch the preset to match Houston's policy.
Assured admission for Texas residents
Top 10% rank OR 3.0+ GPA + SAT 1180+
Source: UH Office of Admissions
Maintaining a good UH GPA
- Honors College has full-tuition Tier One scholarships. Top Honors admits get Tier One Scholarships — full tuition for 4 years. Requires 1450+ SAT, 4.0+ weighted, and Honors application by December 1.
- Bauer Business direct admit needs 3.7+ + Calc. Direct admit to Bauer from high school is more competitive than general UH. Internal Bauer transfer is possible at 3.0+ in pre-business courses.
- Hilton Hospitality is nationally ranked. Conrad N. Hilton College is one of the top-3 US hospitality programs and has dedicated industry connections in Houston's hotel and event-management sector.
Admit-range and policy data verified against Houston's official admissions page.