Average admitted GPA across 40+ graduate and professional programs. Filter by program type and search by school name. Data from AAMC, LSAC, GMAT official reports, and school Common Data Sets.
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Sources: AAMC 2023-24 Applicant and Matriculant Data; LSAC Class Profile Data; GMAC Official MBA Data; individual school Common Data Sets and admissions profile pages. Figures reflect average or median GPA of accepted/enrolled students in the most recent available cycle. CC BY 4.0
The averages shown here are averages of accepted students — not minimum cutoffs. A 3.73 average at MD programs means that half of accepted students had higher GPAs and half had lower. Being at or above the average improves your chances but doesn't guarantee admission; being below the average doesn't rule you out.
Medical school: GPA and MCAT are the two most screened variables at the initial application stage. A GPA below 3.0 essentially eliminates most MD programs. Below 3.5 significantly narrows your viable list. The science GPA (BCPM: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Math) is tracked separately and given extra weight.
Law school: LSAT score can compensate for a lower GPA more than in medicine. Many law schools explicitly report LSAT/GPA grids showing the range of outcomes. If your GPA is below a school's median, a strong LSAT score becomes more important.
MBA: Work experience, essays, and leadership matter as much or more than GPA in MBA admissions. Schools like Harvard Business School and INSEAD routinely admit candidates with 3.0-3.3 GPAs who have exceptional career trajectories. GPA is a data point, not a gate.
PhD: Research fit with a specific faculty member is often the deciding factor. A strong GRE and research experience can overcome a 3.5 GPA. Funding decisions also drive admits — some departments fund heavily and accept selectively; others accept more broadly with less funding.
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