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GPA Calculator

Calculate your cumulative GPA, semester GPA, and predict your future academic performance

GPA Calculator

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GPA Results

Add courses and click "Calculate GPA" to see your results

Understanding GPA Systems

GPA Scales

Grade Point Average systems vary between institutions. Understanding your school's scale is crucial for accurate GPA calculation and academic planning.

Common GPA Scales

  • • 4.0 Scale: A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0
  • • 4.3 Scale: A+=4.3, A=4.0, A-=3.7, etc.
  • • 5.0 Scale: Includes AP/Honors bonuses
  • • 100 Point: Direct percentage conversion
  • • Letter only: No numeric equivalent

Academic Planning

Strategic course selection and grade management can significantly impact your cumulative GPA. Plan ahead to achieve your academic goals.

GPA Improvement Strategies

  • • Take more credit hours with high grades
  • • Retake failed or low-grade courses
  • • Balance difficult and easier courses
  • • Consider pass/fail options strategically
  • • Focus on high-credit courses

GPA Calculation Methods

Semester GPA

Calculated using only courses from a single semester or term.

Formula: Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credits

Cumulative GPA

Includes all completed coursework from all semesters.

Weighted by total credit hours earned

Major GPA

Calculated using only courses within your major field of study.

Often required for graduation

Weighted GPA

Adds extra points for honors, AP, or advanced courses.

Typically on 5.0 or 6.0 scale

Transfer GPA

May exclude transfer credits or calculate separately.

Institution-specific policies apply

Graduation GPA

Final cumulative GPA used for degree conferral and honors.

Determines Latin honors eligibility

GPA Benchmarks

  • • Dean's List: 3.5+ (typically)
  • • Magna Cum Laude: 3.7+ GPA
  • • Summa Cum Laude: 3.9+ GPA
  • • Graduate School: 3.0+ minimum
  • • Competitive Programs: 3.5+ GPA
  • • Academic Probation: <2.0 GPA

Quality Points

  • • A (4.0) × 3 credits = 12 points
  • • B (3.0) × 4 credits = 12 points
  • • C (2.0) × 2 credits = 4 points
  • • Total: 28 points ÷ 9 credits
  • • GPA = 3.11
  • • Higher credits = bigger impact

Academic Impact

  • • Scholarship eligibility requirements
  • • Graduate school admissions
  • • Employer recruitment criteria
  • • Honor society membership
  • • Academic standing and probation
  • • Graduation with honors

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