GPA Calculator
How to calculate your GPA
Try this GPA Calculator or use the process below.
Each letter grade is worth the following grade points:
| Letter Grade | Points per Credit |
|---|---|
| A | 4.0 |
| A- | 3.67 |
| B+ | 3.33 |
| B | 3.0 |
| B- | 2.67 |
| C+ | 2.33 |
| C | 2.0 |
| C- | 1.67 |
| D+ | 1.33 |
| D | 1.0 |
| D- | 0.67 |
Steps:
- Locate your grade on the grid above.
- Multiply the Points for that grade by the number of credits for the course.
- Do this for each course you took.
- Add all these products together.
- Divide this number by the total number of attempted credits taken.
Example A:
| Course Number | Credits Attempted | Grade | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| WBIS 188 | 3 | B | 9 |
| PBIS 189 | 4 | A | 16 |
| Phy Ed 105 | 2 | B- | 5.34 |
| Biology | 4 | A- | 14.68 |
| Art 105 | 3 | C | 6 |
Total Credits Earned: 16
Total Credits Attempted: 16
Total Grade Points: 51.02
Divide 51.02/16 = 3.19
Semester GPA: 3.19
Example B:
| Course Number | Credits Attempted | Grade | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology 104 | 4 | B | 12 |
| Anthropology 232 | 3 | A | 12 |
| English 226 | 3 | F | 0 |
| Math 110 | 3 | C | 6 |
Total Grade Points: 30Total Credits Earned: 10
Divide 30/13= 2.31
Semester GPA: 2.31
How to calculate your cumulative GPA
Divide your TOTAL grade points by TOTAL credits attempted.
Example
Grade Points
Fall Semester: 50
Spring Semester: 30
Credits Attempted
Fall Semester: 16
Spring Semester: 13
Using the examples above: 50 grade points & 16 credits attempted + 30 grade points & 13 credits attempted = 80 grade points & 29 credits attempted
80 grade points / 29 credits attempted = 2.76 (cumulative grade point average)
Repeat Policy (Effective 2021) – The best grade awarded will be used in the computation of grade point averages and credit earned.
How to calculate your desired GPA
Example
Total GPA Hours: 60
Current GPA: 3.3
Desired GPA: 3.4
To achieve a GPA of 3.4 given that you have attempted 60 credits and a current GPA of 3.3:
- You need 10 credit hours at A to obtain a GPA of 3.4
- You need 20 credit hours at A- to obtain a GPA of 3.4
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