What is the minimum GPA to study in the USA from Nepal?
The USA is the dream destination for many young people around the world. Nepalese students often choose the USA as their first choice for higher education due to its quality and research-based education system. Additionally, students can intern and work at world-class companies in the USA.
If you dream of studying in the USA, you must meet the eligibility criteria. There are many criteria to get a USA visa, and meeting the minimum GPA is one of them. Having a higher GPA score will make it easier to get good scholarships, financial aid, and admission to your dream college. This article helps you to know the minimum GPA requirements for studying in the USA from Nepal
What is the minimum GPA to study in the USA from Nepal?
The following table shows the minimum to study in the USA from Nepal for different levels.
Level of Study
Minimum GPA requirement
Bachelors (Undergraduates Program)
2.6 GPA or 60% or higher GPA or percentage in 10+2
Master's degree (Postgraduates)
2.8 GPA or 60% or Higher in Bachelors Degree.
Hence, universities in the USA accept a minimum 2.6 GPA or 60% or higher in 10+2 for undergraduate programs (bachelor's degree) and a 2.8 GPA or higher in a bachelor's degree for postgraduate programs (master's degree).
Note: There is no minimum GPA requirement for studying in the USA, but due to competition, not every applicant gets admission. Therefore, it is better for students who meet the minimum GPA requirements to apply.
GPA Requirement of Top Universities of the USA.
Following is the Information on GPA requirements of Top Universities in the USA.
Name of the Universities
Minimum GPA Requirement
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
GPA of 3.5 or above, and mostly A's in mathematics and science courses.
Harvard University
GAP of 3.9 and above.
Stanford University
high GPAs, ranging from 3.8 to 4.0, with an average GPA of 3.9.
Princeton University
3.95 GPA or higher.
Yale University
Very high GPAs, ranging from 3.8 to 4.0, with an average GPA of 3.9.
Cornell University
GPA of 3.5 or higher, and should have excellent analytic and communication skills.
University of California, Berkeley
Average (GPA) of 3.0 (B) on a 4.0 scale.
University of Michigan
GAP of 3.9 and above.
University of Washington
GPA of 3.75 and above
University of Pennsylvania
GAP of 3.9 and above.
The University of Texas at Austin
Minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
Purdue University
3.0 GPA or higher
New York University
GPA requirement is a 3.0 out of a 4.0 scale
Johns Hopkins University
At least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (B or above).
Michigan State University
GAP of 3.8 and above.
University of Southern California
Average College GPA, 3.71 – 4.00
Duke University
Very high GPAs, ranging from 3.8 to 4.
University of Florida
GPA must Between 3.75 to 4.0
Arizona State University
3.00 GPA in competency courses (4.00 = A).
University of Virginia
3.0 Cumulative High School GPA (4.0 Scale)
University of Maryland
GPA of 3.0 is required.
The University of Arizona
GPA of 3.5 is required.
Boston University
An undergraduate GPA of 3.0 or higher (based on a 4.0 scale)
University of Pittsburgh
GPA of 3.15.
Brown University
GPA of 3.0 is required.
California Institute of Technology
At least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale.
Note: Maximum Universities does not have a strict minimum GPA requirement for undergraduate admissions. However, the collected data are from admitted students.