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University of California & California State University GPA Matcher: Free Admission & Acceptance Calculator

Sep 1
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Compare your weighted GPA against historical admission benchmarks for all 9 University of California (UC) and 23 California State University (CSU) campuses to quickly identify your Safety, Target, and Reach schools.


  • Instant Benchmarking: See where your GPA falls relative to admitted freshman profiles across all 32 public California universities.

  • Filter by System: Target selective research institutions (UC) or career-focused state universities (CSU) with a single toggle.

  • Strategic Categorization: Group campuses into clear application tiers to build a balanced, realistic college list.


How Match Categories Are Calculated

Category

Definition

Application Strategy

Safety

Your GPA sits above the university's 75th percentile benchmark.

High likelihood of admission; anchor your list here.

Target

Your GPA falls within the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) range.

Good academic match; apply to 3–5 of these campuses.

Reach

Your GPA rests below the 25th percentile of admitted freshmen.

Highly competitive; consider as aspirational options.

Data Source & Disclaimer:  This tool provides an academic benchmark only. Both UC and CSU systems utilize holistic review or supplemental evaluation factors—including course rigor, regional residency, local school context, and major-specific impaction—meaning admission is never guaranteed solely based on GPA.


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