While Cal Poly does not enforce a strict absolute minimum GPA cutoff that guarantees admission, the competitive applicant pool means that successfully admitted students almost universally present exceptional academic records. The average weighted high school grade point average for incoming freshmen typically ranges between 4.0 and 4.25 on a weighted scale, reflecting the immense academic rigor expected by admissions committees. Because admissions are evaluated on a localized, major-specific index that factors in coursework rigor and grades rather than standardized test scores, applicants aiming for impacted majors must present near-flawless transcripts.