What GPA do I need to be UC eligible?

California residents need a minimum UC capped weighted GPA of 3.0. Non-California residents must have at least a 3.4 weighted GPA. Competitive campuses like UCLA typically admit students with GPAs of 4.15 or higher.

Why does UC only use 10th and 11th grade for GPA?

UC excludes 9th grade to account for freshman adjustment and excludes 12th grade because those grades are unavailable when applications are due in November of senior year.

What is the cap on the UC weighted GPA bonus?

UC applies the +1.0 honors bonus to a maximum of 8 semester courses (4 year-long courses). Even if you take more AP classes, only the first 8 semesters count toward the bonus.

UC GPA Calculator

Calculate your University of California capped weighted GPA instantly. Three precision levels — from quick check to full a-g transcript analysis.

Course NameTypeYearGrade

UC Capped Weighted GPA

4.100

Unweighted GPA: 3.600

Courses Entered

Honors/AP Bonus Used

5 / 8

GPA Status

Eligible

How to Use This Calculator

Enter your 10th and 11th grade courses — the only years UC includes in its GPA calculation. Select the course type (Regular, Honors, or AP), and your letter grade. Your UC capped weighted GPA and unweighted GPA appear instantly.

The Advanced tier below lets you check every a-g subject area requirement and compare your GPA against each UC campus. The Professional tier provides a full transcript view with subject-area breakdowns and scenario planning for courses you are still taking.

Advanced a-g Checker & Campus Comparison Verify all subject requirements & see where you stand

Tag each course to its a-g subject area. The checker verifies you meet UC minimum requirements in all 7 areas.

CourseSubjectTypeYearGrade

a-g Requirement Status

✓

a) History/Social Science

2 of 2 required

✗

b) English

2 of 4 required — need 2 more

✗

c) Mathematics

2 of 3 required — need 1 more

✓

d) Lab Science

2 of 2 required

✓

e) Language Other Than English

2 of 2 required

✓

f) Visual & Performing Arts

1 of 1 required

✓

g) College-Prep Elective

1 of 1 required

a-g Completion

3 Courses Still Needed

UC Weighted GPA

3.917

UC Unweighted

3.583

Honors/AP Bonus

4/8 used

UC GPA Formula

UC Weighted GPA = Σ(Grade Points + Honors Bonus) ÷ Total Eligible Courses

Honors/AP Bonus: +1.0 per course, capped at 8 semester courses
Grade Points: A+/A = 4.0 | A- = 3.7 | B+ = 3.3 | B = 3.0 | B- = 2.7
C+ = 2.3 | C = 2.0 | C- = 1.7 | D = 1.0 | F = 0.0

Only courses taken in 10th and 11th grade count. Physical education, remedial courses, and courses not on UC's approved list are excluded. Each row you enter represents one semester of a course.

a-g Subject Requirements

a) History/Social Science — 2 years required

b) English — 4 years required

c) Mathematics — 3 years required (4 recommended)

d) Lab Science — 2 years required (3 recommended)

e) Language Other Than English — 2 years required

f) Visual & Performing Arts — 1 year required

g) College-Prep Elective — 1 year required

Professional Full Transcript & Scenario Planner Subject breakdowns, detailed analytics & course planning

Course Name	Subject Area	Type	Year	Semester	Grade	Points
						3.7
						3.3
						4.0
						4.0
						4.7+1
						4.3+1
						3.3
						3.0
						4.3+1
						4.7+1
						4.3+1
						4.0
						4.7+1
						4.0
						3.3

UC GPA Summary

3.973

Capped Weighted | Unweighted: 3.573

Eligible Courses

AP Courses

Honors Courses

CA Eligible?

Yes

UC GPA Eligibility Thresholds

4.15+: Competitive for UCLA and UC Berkeley
4.0–4.14: Competitive for most UC campuses
3.5–3.99: Competitive for UC Riverside and UC Merced
3.0–3.49: Meets minimum for California residents
3.4+: Minimum for out-of-state applicants
Below 3.0: Not eligible for most paths (exception: Local Guarantee pathway)

Frequently Asked Questions

California residents need a minimum UC capped weighted GPA of 3.0. Non-residents need 3.4. However, competitive campuses like UCLA admit students averaging 4.18 or above.

9th grade is excluded to account for the freshman transition period. 12th grade is excluded because applications are due in November of senior year before final grades are available.

Yes. UC applies the +1.0 honors bonus to a maximum of 8 semester courses. Taking more than 8 Honors or AP classes will not increase your weighted GPA beyond the cap.

As of 2025, all UC campuses are test-blind for admissions — test scores are not used in admissions decisions. However, scores may still be used for placement and scholarship purposes after enrollment.

UC GPA Calculator

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a-g Requirement Status

UC GPA Formula

a-g Subject Requirements

UC GPA Eligibility Thresholds

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