GPA Calculator
Calculate your college GPA from course grades and credit hours. Supports A through F with plus/minus grades.
Your GPA
3.67
Dean's List
GPA
3.67
Total Credits
9
Quality Points
33.0
Course Breakdown
| Math 101 (A, 3 cr) | 12.0 |
| English 101 (B+, 3 cr) | 9.9 |
| History 101 (A-, 3 cr) | 11.1 |
| Total Quality Points | 33.0 |
| Total Credits | 9 |
| GPA | 3.67 |
GPA Scale
| Summa Cum Laude | 3.9+ |
| Magna Cum Laude | 3.7 - 3.89 |
| Dean's List | 3.5 - 3.69 |
| Honors | 3.0 - 3.49 |
| Satisfactory | 2.0 - 2.99 |
Use the GPA Calculator above to calculate your results. Enter your values and see instant results — all calculations run in your browser.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational purposes only and does not constitute tax, financial, or legal advice. Results are estimates based on the information you provide and current rates. Always consult a qualified tax professional or financial advisor for advice specific to your situation.
How It Works
Our GPA Calculator empowers college students to accurately determine their Grade Point Average from individual course grades and credit hours. Understanding your GPA is crucial for scholarship eligibility, major declaration deadlines (often requiring a 2.5+ GPA for competitive programs by sophomore year 2026), and graduation requirements, which typically demand a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
This calculator employs a weighted average methodology. Each letter grade (A+, A, A-, B+, etc.) is assigned a specific numerical grade point value (e.g., A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0, with plus/minus adjustments). These grade points are then multiplied by the respective course credit hours, summed, and finally divided by the total credit hours attempted to yield the GPA.
Ensure you're using the correct grade point scale for your institution; while most use a 4.0 scale, some specialized programs or international universities may differ. A common mistake is forgetting to include all attempted courses, even those failed, as they contribute to the total credit hours and can significantly lower your GPA.
Example: Calculating a Sophomore's Semester GPA for Scholarship Renewal (2026)
- 1 A sophomore at State University, aiming for a 3.0+ GPA for their renewable $5,000 scholarship, took four courses in Fall 2026: Calculus I (4 credits, B+), Introduction to Psychology (3 credits, A-), Microeconomics (3 credits, C+), and English Composition II (3 credits, B).
- 2 Calculus I: 4 credits * 3.3 grade points (B+) = 13.2. Psychology: 3 credits * 3.7 grade points (A-) = 11.1. Microeconomics: 3 credits * 2.3 grade points (C+) = 6.9. English Comp II: 3 credits * 3.0 grade points (B) = 9.0. Total Grade Points = 13.2 + 11.1 + 6.9 + 9.0 = 40.2. Total Credit Hours = 4 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 13.
- 3 Semester GPA = Total Grade Points / Total Credit Hours = 40.2 / 13.
- 4 The student's GPA for the Fall 2026 semester is approximately 3.09. This GPA is above the 3.0 threshold, ensuring the renewal of their $5,000 scholarship for the upcoming academic year.
Source: BLS · Last updated: April 2026
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