UIC GPA scale and grading policy
Quick answer: University of Illinois Chicago uses the standard 4.0 scale with +/−. UIC reviews school-reported GPA with course rigor in holistic admissions.
| Metric | UIC Standard |
|---|---|
| Typical admit GPA | 3.4 - 3.9 |
| Good standing minimum | 2.0 |
| Dean's List threshold | 3.5+ for Dean's List |
| Scale type | Standard 4.0 scale with +/−. |
How UIC recalculates GPA for admission
UIC reviews school-reported GPA with course rigor in holistic admissions. The number you submit on your transcript and the number UIC uses in its admission decision may differ. Use the calculator above to model both — switch the preset to match UIC's policy.
Honors College admit GPA
3.5+ unweighted with 1200+ SAT typical
Source: UIC Honors College
Maintaining a good UIC GPA
- UIC Medicine is the largest US med school. The College of Medicine admits roughly 350 students per year across four campuses. UIC undergrad pre-meds have a meaningful pipeline advantage.
- Honors College adds $5K/yr scholarship. UIC Honors students get a Chancellor's Honors Scholarship ($5K/yr) plus priority registration and smaller seminars. Apply by November 1.
Admit-range and policy data verified against UIC's official admissions page.