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The Ohio State University GPA Calculator

Built on The Ohio State University's official grade scale

Your Ohio State GPA

3.70

Credits

10

Standing

Dean's List

Your courses

GradeCredits

Your Ohio State GPA

3.70

10 credits, max GPA 4.0

Dean's List (3.50+)

Ohio State GPA thresholds

0.0Probation 2.0Dean's 3.504.0

How Ohio State grades

Ohio State uses E (not F) as the failing grade. It awards no A+ and no D-, and uses one-decimal plus/minus values (A-=3.7, B+=3.3, C+=2.3, etc.), not 3.67/3.33.

Unofficial. Based on The Ohio State University's published policy (as of 2024-25). Policies change, so always confirm with the Ohio State registrar before making decisions.

Sources: Ohio State grading policy, Dean's List

How This Calculator Works

Every value is taken from The Ohio State University's own published registrar, catalog, or admissions sources and dated; this tool is unofficial and should be confirmed with the registrar.

Sources: https://registrar.osu.edu/policies-information/university-policy/buckeyes-guide-to-academic-policies/, https://registrar.osu.edu/policies-information/university-policy/buckeyes-guide-to-academic-policies/, https://registrar.osu.edu/policies-information/university-policy/buckeyes-guide-to-academic-policies/

Did You Know?

The Ohio State University grades on a scale topping out at 4.0 and uses E instead of F as the failing grade. Academic probation begins below 2.0, and the Dean's List requires about a 3.50 GPA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q

What grade scale does The Ohio State University use?

The Ohio State University uses E instead of F as the failing grade, on a scale topping out at 4.0. Ohio State uses E (not F) as the failing grade. It awards no A+ and no D-, and uses one-decimal plus/minus values (A-=3.7, B+=3.3, C+=2.3, etc.), not 3.67/3.33.

  • A = 4.0 grade points
  • A- = 3.7 grade points
  • B+ = 3.3 grade points
  • B = 3.0 grade points
  • B- = 2.7 grade points
  • C+ = 2.3 grade points
GradeGrade Points
A4.0
A-3.7
B+3.3
B3.0
B-2.7
C+2.3
C2.0
C-1.7
D+1.3
D1.0
E0.0
Q

How do I calculate my Ohio State GPA?

Multiply each course's Ohio State grade points by its credit hours to get quality points, add them up, and divide by total credits. The calculator above applies Ohio State's exact grade values automatically.

  • Step 1: grade points x credits = quality points for each course
  • Step 2: add all quality points
  • Step 3: add all credit hours
  • Step 4: quality points / total credits = GPA
  • Example: A(4.0)x3 + B(3.0)x3 = 21.00 / 6 = 3.50
Q

What GPA do you need for the Dean's List at Ohio State?

Ohio State's Dean's List requires about a 3.50 GPA with at least 12 graded credits. Dean's List requires a 3.5+ GPA with at least 12 graded hours in a semester. This is a university-wide minimum; individual colleges may add stricter requirements.

  • Dean's List GPA: 3.50
  • Minimum graded credits: 12
  • Applies university-wide at Ohio State
  • Usually requires no failing or incomplete grades that term
Q

What GPA puts you on academic probation at Ohio State?

At The Ohio State University, a cumulative GPA below 2.0 drops you out of good academic standing and onto academic probation. You normally have a term to bring it back above 2.0.

  • Good standing: cumulative GPA at or above 2.0
  • Probation: cumulative GPA below 2.0
  • Continued low GPA can lead to suspension or dismissal
  • Use the thresholds bar above to see where you stand at Ohio State
Q

Does Ohio State use E or F for a failing grade?

The Ohio State University uses E (0.0) as its failing grade. Ohio State uses E (not F) as the failing grade. It awards no A+ and no D-, and uses one-decimal plus/minus values (A-=3.7, B+=3.3, C+=2.3, etc.), not 3.67/3.33.

  • C- = 1.7
  • D+ = 1.3
  • D = 1.0
  • E = 0.0

Example Calculations

1A strong Ohio State semester

Inputs

A3 credits
A4 credits
B3 credits

Result

Ohio State GPA3.70
Total credits10
Quality points37.0

4.0×3 + 4.0×4 + 3.0×3 = 37.0 quality points ÷ 10 credits = 3.70 on the Ohio State scale.

2Checking the probation line

Inputs

C12 credits
D3 credits

Result

Ohio State GPA1.80

A term of mostly C work lands near the 2.0 probation threshold — the calculator flags whether you are above or below good standing at Ohio State.

Formulas Used

Ohio State Grade Point Average

GPA = Σ(grade points × credits) ÷ Σ(credits)

Credit-weighted average using The Ohio State University's published grade values.

Where:

grade points= Ohio State's value for each letter grade (e.g. A = 4.0)
credits= credit hours for the course

Source: https://registrar.osu.edu/policies-information/university-policy/buckeyes-guide-to-academic-policies/

Understanding the The Ohio State University GPA Scale

The Ohio State University uses E instead of F as the failing grade. Ohio State uses E (not F) as the failing grade. It awards no A+ and no D-, and uses one-decimal plus/minus values (A-=3.7, B+=3.3, C+=2.3, etc.), not 3.67/3.33. Because the grade values differ from a generic 4.0 calculator, your Ohio State GPA should be computed on the school's own scale — which is exactly what the calculator above does.

Credit hours matter as much as grades: a 4.0 in a 4-credit course adds 16.0 quality points, while the same grade in a 1-credit course adds only 4.0. Higher-credit courses move your Ohio State GPA more.

Two thresholds shape your standing at Ohio State: stay at or above 2.0 to remain in good academic standing, and reach about 3.50 to make the Dean's List. The thresholds bar above shows where your current GPA falls between them.

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