I graduated from a MAC school in the 70’s with a 3.2 GPA and worked my az off to get that.
Back then a B or better overall GPA for a BS degree was something of which to be genuinely proud.
I graduated from Texas A&M in the early 80’s. Two degrees. One in engineering and one in economics. 4 years in the Corps of Cadets which is equivalent to the military academies.
NO QUARTER when it came to grades. Either you made the grade or you didn’t. No frikking trophies for participation.