More Students Get A’s Than Ever Before Amid Grade Inflation [complimentary article]

Harvard found the average GPA among its students was 3.8 in 2021, up from 3.4 in 2003. 79% of Harvard students received A’s, up from 60% in 2011.

Over the last few decades, the average GPA of college students and the percentage of students earning A’s has increased dramatically, a phenomenon known as ‘grade inflation.’ A report from Harvard found the average GPA among its students was 3.8 in 2021, up from 3.4 in 2003. 79% of Harvard students received A’s, up from 60% in 2011. Yale reported a very…