GPA

Thompson Rivers University expects a minimum GPA of 3 on a 4-point scale from international undergraduate and graduate students. Some programs may expect a higher GPA along with the mandatory requirements. Students must fulfill the eligibility criteria by holding a bachelor's degree from a recognised university or equivalent for postgraduate studies and proof of high school completion for undergraduate studies.

Most universities ask for minimum 3.0 GPA out of 4.0. In Indian marks, that is around 65% to 70%. Some places may accept less also, but for top colleges, try to have higher score.

University of Texas at Dallas offers admissions for international students in three semesters such as Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters. International students must meet all the entry-level requirements at UTD. International students can apply at University of Texas at Dallas through University Official Portal or Common Application Portal for both UG and PG programs. International students applying at UTD must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or above on a scale of 4.0 to secure admission at the university. International students must submit all the essential documents along with their admission application.

As per the official website of the University of Houston, international students are required to have an equivalent GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. These students are also expected to demonstrate a level of English language proficiency, for which the minimum score requirements are mentioned below: 

• IELTS: 6.5 overall

• TOEFL iBT: 79

• Duolingo: 105

Please note that some UH programs might have higher score requirements. 

It is true that Indian students are also required to meet the general and minimum entry requirements while taking admission to Houston University. UH minimum requirements for Indian students are given below:

• UG: The applicants must have passed High school with a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher
• PG: The GPA requirements for graduate courses may vary as per the course. So, it is best advised to check the official website of the university for more details. For the MBA, the average undergraduate GPA was 3.32. whereas, for MS in CS, the average GPA requirement is 3.0

According to the students' profiles who were admitted to Columbia, the average GPA scored by them was between 3.7 and 4, with an average score of 3.9. Columbia, with a low acceptance rate, follows a strict holistic approach while selecting candidates for the programs. However, the university does not have any GPA cutoff, it gives priority to academic GPA, records, extracurricular activities, essay, and recommendations.

Keck Graduate Institute offers admissions for international students in rolling basis. International students must meet all the entry-level requirements at KGI. International students can apply at Keck Graduate Institute through University Official Portal. International students applying at KGI must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher to secure admission at the university. International students must submit all the essential documents along with their admission application.