UT GPA scale and grading policy
Quick answer: University of Texas at Austin uses the standard 4.0 scale. a = 4.0, a- = 3.67, b+ = 3.33, etc. UT Austin uses your high school class rank as the primary admission factor (automatic admission for top 6% of Texas public school students). GPA is reviewed but secondary to rank.
| Metric | UT Standard |
|---|---|
| Typical admit GPA | 3.7 - 4.0 (3.85 average) |
| Good standing minimum | 2.0 |
| Dean's List threshold | 3.5+ for College Scholar |
| Scale type | Standard 4.0 scale. A = 4.0, A- = 3.67, B+ = 3.33, etc. |
How UT Austin recalculates GPA for admission
UT Austin uses your high school class rank as the primary admission factor (automatic admission for top 6% of Texas public school students). GPA is reviewed but secondary to rank. The number you submit on your transcript and the number UT uses in its admission decision may differ. Use the calculator above to model both — switch the preset to match UT Austin's policy.
Maintaining a good UT GPA
- Track cumulative GPA, not just semester GPA. University of Texas at Austin reports both. Most academic warnings trigger on the cumulative number.
- Use the credit-weighted scoring above.A 4-credit course's grade affects your GPA 33% more than a 3-credit course's grade.
- Plan for honors. 3.5+ for College Scholar. Use the GPA Goal Calculator to see what grade average you need next semester to qualify.
- Check the grade replacement policy. UT Austin, like most universities, has a grade-replacement policy for retaken courses. Removing a low grade from the cumulative is the single biggest GPA lift.