GPA Calculator
Calculate your semester GPA or cumulative GPA — add your courses, credit hours, and letter grades.
| Course name | Credits | Grade |
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Why GPA matters
Your GPA affects more than just academic standing. Here are the most common situations where your grade point average plays a direct role.
Most graduate programs require a minimum 3.0 GPA. Top programs expect 3.5 or higher.
Many employers, especially for entry-level roles, screen for a minimum 3.0 GPA.
Cum Laude (3.5+), Magna Cum Laude (3.7+), and Summa Cum Laude (3.9+) require specific GPAs.
Most merit scholarships require maintaining a minimum GPA, often 3.0 or higher.
Students with a GPA below 2.0 may face academic probation or suspension.
Transferring to a four-year university typically requires a minimum 2.5–3.0 GPA.
4.0 GPA scale reference
Most US colleges and universities use the 4.0 GPA scale. Here is how letter grades convert to grade points.
| Letter grade | Grade points | Percentage equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 | 97–100% |
| A | 4.0 | 93–96% |
| A− | 3.7 | 90–92% |
| B+ | 3.3 | 87–89% |
| B | 3.0 | 83–86% |
| B− | 2.7 | 80–82% |
| C+ | 2.3 | 77–79% |
| C | 2.0 | 73–76% |
| C− | 1.7 | 70–72% |
| D+ | 1.3 | 67–69% |
| D | 1.0 | 63–66% |
| D− | 0.7 | 60–62% |
| F | 0.0 | Below 60% |
Frequently asked questions
How is GPA calculated?
GPA is calculated by multiplying each course's grade points by its credit hours to get quality points, summing all quality points, then dividing by total credit hours.
Formula: GPA = Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours
Example: Math (4 credits, A = 4.0): 16 quality points. English (3 credits, B = 3.0): 9 quality points. Total = 25 ÷ 7 = 3.57 GPA.
What is a good GPA?
On a 4.0 scale: 3.5–4.0 is excellent (Dean's List territory), 3.0–3.4 is good, 2.5–2.9 is average, and below 2.0 may trigger academic probation. For graduate school, most programs want at least 3.0, with competitive programs expecting 3.5+.
What is the difference between semester GPA and cumulative GPA?
Semester GPA covers only courses from a single term — it resets each semester. Cumulative GPA is the weighted average of all courses taken across every semester. Your transcript shows both, but cumulative GPA is what employers and grad schools typically reference.
How do you raise your GPA?
Because GPA is weighted by credit hours, taking more high-credit courses and earning strong grades has the biggest impact. Retaking courses where you received a low grade (if your school allows grade replacement) is also effective. A single semester of all A's has less impact on a high credit-hour cumulative GPA than on a low one — the more credits you've completed, the harder it is to move the needle.
Does AP or IB coursework affect college GPA?
High school AP and IB grades do not affect your college GPA. College GPA starts fresh when you enroll. However, AP/IB exam scores may grant college credit, which can affect your total credit hours but typically not your GPA unless the credits are graded.
About this calculator
This GPA calculator uses the standard 4.0 scale used by most US colleges and universities. Add as many courses as you need, adjust credits, and select your letter grade. The cumulative GPA tab lets you combine your existing GPA with a new semester's results.
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