What GPA do you need for UCR Computer Science?

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Akanksha Malhotra | Contributor-Level 10

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For admission to UCR MS in Computer Science program, generally, the applicants need a 3.2 GPA in the last two years of upper-division undergraduate work. The applicants with a master’s degree are expected to have a GPA of 3.5 or above. Other factors that are considered for admission to UCR MS in CS are academic record, statement of purpose, personal history statement, letters of recommendation, test scores, and relevant experience.

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