GPA Calculator
Calculate cumulative grade point average (GPA) across collegiate courses weighted by credit hour distributions.
About College Grade Point Average (GPA)
Grade Point Average converts course letter grades into standardized numerical honor points, weighted by the academic credit hours allocated to each course.
Formula
GPA = Total Quality Points Earned / Total Attempted Credit Hours
Where Quality Points = Course Grade Points × Credit Hours.
Worked Example
Taking three courses during an academic term:
- Course 1 (4 credits, Grade A = 4.0): 16.0 quality points
- Course 2 (3 credits, Grade A- = 3.7): 11.1 quality points
- Course 3 (3 credits, Grade B+ = 3.3): 9.9 quality points
- Total Quality Points: 37.0 across 10 credit hours
- Semester GPA: 37.0 / 10 = 3.70
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
Unweighted GPA operates on an absolute 4.0 ceiling. Weighted GPAs allocate extra credit points (up to 5.0) for Advanced Placement (AP), Honors, or International Baccalaureate (IB) coursework.
Do pass/fail courses impact GPA?
Pass/Fail courses award academic completion credits upon passing, but do not contribute quality points or factor into GPA calculations.
What GPA is required for Latin academic honors?
Collegiate standards vary, but Cum Laude typically requires ~3.5 to 3.7, Magna Cum Laude ~3.7 to 3.89, and Summa Cum Laude ~3.9 to 4.0.
How do withdrawals (W grades) affect GPA?
Official course withdrawals executed prior to university drop deadlines do not register quality points and carry no impact on GPA scores.
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