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Quality points: Math = 4.0 x 3 = 12.0, English = 3.3 x 3 = 9.9, Science = 3.7 x 4 = 14.8. Total points = 12.0 + 9.9 + 14.8 = 36.7. Total credits = 3 + 3 + 4 = 10. GPA = 36.7 / 10 = 3.67.
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Quality points: Physics = 3.0 x 4 = 12.0, History = 4.0 x 3 = 12.0, Art = 2.3 x 2 = 4.6. Total points = 12.0 + 12.0 + 4.6 = 28.6. Total credits = 4 + 3 + 2 = 9. GPA = 28.6 / 9 = 3.18.
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Quality points: Calculus = 3.3 x 4 = 13.2, Chemistry = 3.7 x 4 = 14.8, English = 4.0 x 3 = 12.0, Psychology = 3.0 x 3 = 9.0, PE = 4.0 x 1 = 4.0. Total = 13.2 + 14.8 + 12.0 + 9.0 + 4.0 = 53.0. Total credits = 15. GPA = 53.0 / 15 = 3.53.
GPA = (Sum of Grade Points × Credit Hours) ÷ Total Credit Hours. Each letter grade has a point value (A=4.0, B=3.0, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0). Multiply by credits, add up, divide by total credits.
| Letter Grade | Standard Points | With +/- | Credit Hours 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A / A+ | 4.0 | 4.0 / 4.0 | 12.0 |
| A- | 4.0 | 3.7 | 11.1 |
| B+ | 3.0 | 3.3 | 9.9 |
| B | 3.0 | 3.0 | 9.0 |
| B- | 3.0 | 2.7 | 8.1 |
| C | 2.0 | 2.0 | 6.0 |
| F | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Average college GPA is ~3.0. Good: 3.0-3.4. Very good: 3.5-3.7. Excellent: 3.8-4.0. For graduate school: 3.0 minimum, competitive programs want 3.5+. Employers care most about 3.0+ threshold.
| GPA Range | Classification | Latin Honors | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.9-4.0 | Exceptional | Summa Cum Laude | Top programs |
| 3.7-3.89 | Excellent | Magna Cum Laude | Very competitive |
| 3.5-3.69 | Very Good | Cum Laude | Competitive |
| 3.0-3.49 | Good | - | Average/Above |
| 2.5-2.99 | Average | - | May need to explain |
| <2.5 | Below Average | - | Academic probation risk |
Semester GPA = only that semester's grades. Cumulative GPA = all semesters combined. Graduate schools and employers typically care about cumulative GPA. Some look at major GPA (only classes in your major).
Unweighted: Standard 4.0 scale (A=4.0 in all classes). Weighted: Honors/AP classes get extra points (A in AP = 5.0). High schools use weighted GPA to reward challenging courses. Colleges often recalculate to unweighted.
| Grade | Regular Class | Honors Class | AP/IB Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 |
| B | 3.0 | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| C | 2.0 | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Focus on: High-credit courses (more impact), classes you're good at, consistent studying, office hours. One A in 4-credit class helps more than A in 1-credit class. Retaking failed classes (if policy allows) can replace the F.
| Strategy | GPA Impact | Effort Level | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| A in 4-credit class | High | Medium-High | 1 semester |
| Retake an F | Very High | High | 1 semester |
| A in 1-credit class | Low | Low | 1 semester |
| Consistent Bs→As | Gradual | Medium | Ongoing |
Needed GPA = (Target × Total Credits - Current Points) ÷ Remaining Credits. If you want 3.5 overall after 120 credits, have 3.3 over 90 credits: Need (3.5 × 120 - 3.3 × 90) ÷ 30 = 4.1 (not possible, aim lower).
The further along you are in your degree, the harder it is to change your cumulative GPA significantly. A freshman can recover from a bad first semester much easier than a junior. Plan ahead and work with your academic advisor.
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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2026
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