<p>I am not sure if this would be the appropriate area to post this, but I was wondering if anyone had a list of several colleges (Nat'l U's & LAC's) and their Average Undergraduate GPA's. I am looking to apply to law school, following college, and although this is not a huuuuge factor in my decision for a college...it is certainly something that I think about when narrowing down the list. Of course hard work truly is the key to success at any college, many schools have the stereotype that it is close to impossible to receive a 3.5-3.7 for a GPA up to the end of Junior year. As I understand it, Law admissions are basically 45% LSAT and 45% Undergraduate GPA (with about 10% 'Soft Factors').</p>
<p>So, with that said, I am curious to see the average undergraduate cumulative GPA of several colleges...such as Wake Forest, Bates, Tulane, Holy Cross, Gettysburg, Dickinson, UMaryland-CP, and any other schools that you may have available.</p>
<p>I have viewed... but I am looking for more up-to-date statistics.</p>
<p>I have not seen a list of average GPA’s for graduating seniors from colleges (ranking organizations like US News provide ranges or averages for freshman). You may be able to find some info on a particular college’s site. Moreover, knowing a college’s average may not tell you much because there may be significant variances based on majors, e.g., it is generally known that engineering majors as a whole have lower average GPAs than most liberal arts majors.</p>
<p>You are mostly incorrect about the LSAT/GPA percentage in consideration for law school. The LSAT at some may be equally weighted with GPA but at most you are going to find the LSAT gets much greater weight (often 60% or more of the decision)</p>
<p>Honestly, I don’t know how much average GPA would tell you unless there are schools that practice rampant grade deflation (and even then, schools that do this–Princeton comes to mind–do a good job of informing employers and grad schools of their policy). Choose a school based on fit, not average GPA; I imagine you have the best chance of succeeding in an environment in which you are comfortable and motivated to succeed.</p>
<p>Thank you! I am completely in love with Wake Forest. Everything about it is a match for me. I am fairly confident I will apply ED there. Does anyone have any input on Wake Forest’s academic life…regarding their stereotype of being “Work Forest” or their average cumulative GPA being like a 3.21?</p>