GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024

Statistics About The Average American Gpa

The average GPA of American students is approximately 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Last Updated: June 23, 2024

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In this post, we’ll explore the diverse landscape of American GPAs across various academic levels and demographics. From the average GPAs of different majors and student groups to the GPA statistics of prestigious universities, we’ll dive into the numbers to paint a comprehensive picture of academic achievement in the U.S.

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"The average GPA for engineering students is approximately 3.0."

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"American students in advanced placement (AP) courses tend to have an average GPA of 3.5."

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"Hispanic high school students have an average GPA of 2.84."

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"The average GPA for students admitted to Harvard University is about 4.18."

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"The average GPA for students admitted to Stanford University is approximately 3.96."

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"Business majors in the U.S. have an average GPA of 3.11."

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"Female high school students have an average GPA of 3.10."

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"Students in private high schools tend to have a higher average GPA (3.30) compared to those in public high schools (3.00)."

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"The average GPA of liberal arts majors is about 3.3."

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"Law school applicants in the United States have an average GPA of around 3.4."

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"Asian high school students have the highest average GPA at approximately 3.26."

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"White high school students have an average GPA of 3.09."

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"The average GPA for NCAA Division I student-athletes is 3.05."

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"The average GPA of college students in the United States is around 3.15."

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"The average GPA for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) students is lower compared to non-STEM students."

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"The average high school GPA in the United States is approximately 3.0."

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"Male high school students have an average GPA of 2.90."

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"African American high school students have an average GPA of 2.69."

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"The average GPA of medical school applicants is around 3.7."

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"The average GPA for U.S. high school students planning to attend college is 3.38."

In summary, the GPA statistics across various educational levels and demographics in the United States vary significantly. Engineering students and male high school students generally have lower average GPAs, while students in AP courses and those admitted to prestigious universities like Harvard tend to have higher average GPAs. Factors such as race/ethnicity and major also play a role in GPA averages, with Asian students and liberal arts majors reporting higher GPAs on average. Overall, the average GPA for American high school and college students falls around 3.0-3.15 range, with notable exceptions for specific groups such as medical school applicants and NCAA Division I student-athletes.

Jannik Lindner

Jannik is the Co-Founder of Gitnux and has been working in the digital space since 2016. He is specialized in content and tech.

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