GPA Calculator

GPA, or Grade Point Average, is a standardized numerical summary of a student's academic performance. In the United States and many other countries, GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale, where an A grade earns 4.0 quality points, a B earns 3.0, a C earns 2.0, a D earns 1.0, and an F earns 0.0. Plus and minus grades modify these values slightly (e.g., A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3).

GPA matters enormously in academic and professional contexts. Universities use GPA for admissions decisions, scholarship eligibility, academic honors such as Dean's List, and determining eligibility for graduate programs. Many employers also request GPA information on job applications, particularly for entry-level positions where academic performance signals work ethic and intellectual ability.

Two types of GPA are commonly tracked: semester GPA, which reflects performance in a single term, and cumulative GPA, which averages all courses taken throughout a student's academic career. Understanding the difference is important because a strong semester can meaningfully improve a low cumulative GPA over time, while a poor semester can pull down an otherwise strong academic record.

Use the Semester GPA tab to calculate your current term performance:

1. Enter each course name (optional, for your reference).
2. Select the letter grade you received or expect to receive.
3. Enter the number of credit hours the course carries.
4. Click "+ Add Course" to include additional courses.
5. Click "Calculate GPA" to see your semester GPA and a breakdown by course.

To calculate your cumulative GPA, switch to the Cumulative GPA tab:

1. Enter your current semester courses as above.
2. Under "Prior Academic Record," enter your cumulative GPA from previous semesters and the total credit hours completed.
3. Click "Calculate GPA" to see both the semester result and the updated cumulative GPA.