What Is a Good GPA?

A 3.0 (a B average) is solid and meets the minimum for many graduate programs and scholarships. It keeps you in good academic standing at virtually every school.

Yes — a 3.5 typically earns Dean’s List recognition and is competitive for scholarships and most graduate admissions.

Selective programs (medicine, law, top grad schools) often expect 3.7+. Check your target program’s averages, and use the goal planner to map a path there.