UTA GPA scale and grading policy
Quick answer: University of Texas at Arlington uses the standard 4.0 scale. UTA uses GPA and rank for assured admission. AP/honors rigor reviewed alongside.
| Metric | UTA Standard |
|---|---|
| Typical admit GPA | 3.2 - 3.8 |
| Good standing minimum | 2.0 |
| Dean's List threshold | 3.5+ for Dean's List |
| Scale type | Standard 4.0 scale. |
How UT Arlington recalculates GPA for admission
UTA uses GPA and rank for assured admission. AP/honors rigor reviewed alongside. The number you submit on your transcript and the number UTA uses in its admission decision may differ. Use the calculator above to model both — switch the preset to match UT Arlington's policy.
Assured admission threshold
Top 25% class rank, OR 3.0+ GPA with SAT 1080+
Source: UT Arlington Office of Admissions
Maintaining a good UTA GPA
- Nursing has its own GPA gate. Direct admit to UTA Nursing requires a 3.5+ unweighted, completion of pre-nursing prereqs (anatomy, microbiology), and a separate application by January 15.
- Honors College admits at 3.7+. The Goolsby Leadership Academy within UTA Honors is the prestige track. Goolsby admits 30-40 students per cohort, requires 3.7+ and an interview, and covers tuition.
- Maverick Promise covers full tuition for low-income Texans. Texas residents with family income under $65K and admitted to UTA get full tuition covered, conditional on maintaining 2.0+ GPA. Renewal floor is lower than most state promise programs.
Admit-range and policy data verified against UT Arlington's official admissions page.