UMD GPA scale and grading policy
Quick answer: University of Maryland, College Park uses the standard 4.0 scale with +/−. Maryland uses a recalculated GPA based on core academic subjects. AP and IB receive additional weight.
| Metric | UMD 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 with +/−. |
How Maryland recalculates GPA for admission
Maryland uses a recalculated GPA based on core academic subjects. AP and IB receive additional weight. The number you submit on your transcript and the number UMD uses in its admission decision may differ. Use the calculator above to model both — switch the preset to match Maryland's policy.
Fall 2024 admit recalculated GPA (middle 50%)
3.95 - 4.34 weighted
Source: University of Maryland Office of Admissions
Maintaining a good UMD GPA
- Smith Business direct admit requires 4.2+ recalculated. If you don't direct-admit to Smith from high school, sophomore-year application requires 3.5+ in pre-business prereqs (BMGT 220, ECON 200, MATH 220). The internal transfer admit rate sits around 50%.
- Banneker/Key is the prestige in-state scholarship. Banneker/Key covers full tuition + room + board for selective Maryland residents. Requires top-decile class rank, 4.0+ unweighted, 1500+ SAT, and a finalist interview weekend in February.
- UMD Honors College has separate invitation. Roughly the top 25% of admits get invited to one of 8 living-learning Honors programs (ACES, Gemstone, Honors Humanities, etc.). Each program has its own application within the broader Honors invitation.
Admit-range and policy data verified against Maryland's official admissions page.