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Graduate College GPA Calculator

This GPA calculator is intended as a guide to estimate an official admit GPA.

Grades or GPAs that are not on the USA 4.0 scale or on one of our pre-configured scales should be converted using the following formula:

Home institution cumulative GPA × 4 ÷ Home institution scale = converted 4.0 scale

• Example: 7.16 × 4 ÷ 10 Point scale = 2.864 on a 4.0 scale
• Example: 6.55 × 4 ÷ 7 Point scale = 3.74 on a 4.0 scale

Converted grades can then be entered using the USA 4.0 scale.

Please review our information about GPA and File Evaluation for more information.

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GPA Calculator

Use this calculator to calculate grade point average (GPA) and generate a GPA report. If you use percentage grades, have grades on a different scale or in high school with AP/IB classes, please change the "Settings" to input specific values. Also use the settings to group courses into semesters or to include past GPA.

GPA Planning Calculator

The calculator can be used to determine the minimum GPA required in future courses to raise GPA to a desired level or maintain the GPA above a certain level.

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Letter grade and the numerical equivalents used for this calculator

Grade point average (GPA) is a commonly used indicator of an individual's academic achievement in school. It is the average of the grades attained in each course, taking course credit into consideration. Grading systems vary in different countries, or even schools. This calculator accepts letter grades as well as numerical inputs. These letter grades are translated into numerical values as shown below.

Most schools, colleges, and universities in the United States use a grading system based on the letters above, though E is sometimes used instead of F. Grading systems do differ however based on what constitutes an A or B, and some do not include grades such as an A+ or a B-. Others may attribute more weight to certain courses, and thus whatever grade is attained in the course will have a larger effect on overall GPA. The calculator can account for this based on the number of credits attributed to a course, where credit is the "weighting" of the course, as shown in the examples below.

Guidelines for raising GPA

There is no sure formula for raising a person's GPA, and strategies that work for one person may not work for another. However, there are some common guidelines and study habits that can be helpful when trying to raise GPA. The guidelines below are mostly anecdotal and are not intended as fail-safe ways to raise one's GPA, but are generally good habits that can have positive effects on learning, which may in turn increase GPA.

Actively attending classes:

Classes are being paid for likely either by a student or their parent, and not attending classes is both a financial loss, as well as a loss in potential education. While a student may decide that attending a particular class is not beneficial to their learning, or not a good use of their time, even if the professor is largely ineffective, there is usually valuable information that can be obtained simply by attending class. Not attending class for example, could result in negative effects on a student's GPA if for some reason the student misses information about a change in exam location or material.

Furthermore, while it may be true that professors largely repeat notes in class that are often later posted to a website, skipping classes can result in missed opportunities. Questions from students in class, as well as the explanations that may follow can provide seemingly inconsequential bits of information that can in fact make a large difference on tests. This is because interaction with the professor and other students can increase a person's depth of knowledge on a subject, or may provide the small tip necessary to solidify a student's understanding of a topic.

In addition, attending class, particularly if the class is smaller in size, can allow the professor to link a name, a face, and a grade, particularly if the student actively participates. Professors that see attentive and involved students are more inclined to be understanding of any potential issues that may arise such as emergencies resulting in missed due dates. Along with this, active participation is more likely to engage a student's mind in regards to the subject matter than reading online notes or a textbook, and points of confusion can also be clarified on the spot. These can in turn affect a person's grade and overall GPA.

Every student has his or her own learning style. Some like to work for hours at a time to complete an assignment, while others may take many breaks. There is no ideal strategy, and how a person approaches learning is highly dependent on learning style, as well as adhering to a study strategy that complements their schedule and desires. The method that maximizes the value of the time spent is likely the most effective for improving learning, and subsequently, GPA.

Organization of work that needs to be done, as well as notes taken is also important. It is as important to be able to find relevant information as it is to take notes in class. Notes are most valuable when they can be used to supplement learning. Professors present large amounts of information during the course of a lecture, not all of which a student may have time to process. It is important to practice taking notes in a manner that enables the student to look back and learn (or lookup) the information.

Time management is also an important aspect of planning. There are only 24 hours in a day, not all of which a person can use effectively. While learning is important, taking more courses or activities than a person can handle can be detrimental both to learning, as well as to average GPA. Once all courses have been selected, budgeting and scheduling time for each course can help to put the amount of work and time necessary into perspective. While the amount of work necessary for a number of courses may initially seem daunting, planning how and when to approach the work for each course may help reduce stress and improve efficiency once the work is quantified (or could help a person realize that they are tackling more than they can handle).

Reviewing work regularly, in terms of studying, is another aspect of time management. A substantial amount of information is covered in a course by the time of the final exam, and reviewing some of the information regularly over a period of time is often more effective than attempting to memorize all of the information right before an exam. Learning the information through periodic review can ultimately save a person more time, and potentially position them to perform better on an exam, and thereby improve GPA.

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About scholaro gpa calculator.

This international GPA calculator is intended to help you calculate the United States Grade Point Average (GPA) based on grades or points from almost any country in the world. The U.S. GPA is calculated on a 4.0 scale.

How is the GPA calculated?

1) First, the grades are converted to the U.S. equivalent for countries other than the U.S.

2) The GPA converter converts each U.S. grade equivalent to points using the following scale:

3) The points for each class are multiplied by the number of credits or hours for that class, added together, and divided by the total number of credits or hours.

Other Conversion Scales

The scale above is the most common GPA conversion scale used by high schools and universities in the United States. Some schools use .5 steps. For example, grades A- or B+ are converted to 3.5, but grade AB is more accurate in this case (and is used in Scholaro GPA). A+ is sometimes converted to 4.3 (or 4.33) points, but many universities do not have an A+.

It is also common for high schools to give an extra point for AP (Advanced Placement) classes, so the GPA can be as high as 5.0. However, this GPA is known as a weighted GPA. An unweighted GPA is still calculated out of 4 points and is indicated on the transcript next to the weighted GPA.

Is D a passing grade in the U.S.?

D is a passing grade in most public schools (primary and secondary schools) in the U.S., but usually not in college. College courses with a grade of D cannot be transferred, but can be re-taken. Most high schools require a minimum 1.0 GPA to graduate. Most undergraduate programs require a minimum 2.0 GPA. Most graduate programs require 3.0 or above.

Calculating your GPA

If you have semester hours and quarter hours.

If some of your credits are semester hours and some are quarter hours, you must convert all relevant grades to either semester hours or to quarter hours. We recommend that you pick the transcript(s) with the least amount of hours and convert it to the other. For example, if your transcript with the least amount of hours is in quarter hours, convert this transcript to semester hours.

• To convert semester hours to quarter hours, multiply each semester hour by 1.5.
• To convert quarter hours to semester hours, multiply each quarter hour by 0.67. 
• If numerical grades or equivalents are provided on your transcript, convert them by multiplying by the same factors.

If you've failed courses

• If you failed a freshman- or sophomore level course and passed it at a later date, include the grade for the passed class only. If you failed and never repeated the class, the failed course must be included when calculating your grade point average.
• If you failed a junior- or senior level course and repeated the course with a passing grade, include both the passing and failing grade in your grade point average calculation.

Grade point average

You will be entering up to three of the following grade point averages:

• Undergraduate average (to be completed by everyone)
• Junior/Senior average (calculate this average only if your degree is from a four-year or more degree program)

Graduate average

Undergraduate average

• If all your undergraduate coursework is from one institution and your transcript or education documents show a grade point average, enter the average in the appropriate undergraduate average area of the application form.
• If you attended more than one institution for your undergraduate degree, calculate your undergraduate average using coursework from all attended institutions.
• If you have more than one undergraduate degree, include coursework from all bachelor's degrees to calculate your undergraduate average.

Junior/Senior average

• If your degree is from a U.S. institution, use the last 60 semester hours or last 90 quarter hours prior to receiving your bachelor's degree to calculate your junior/senior average. If you attended more than one institution, include coursework from all institutions.
• If you have more than one U.S. bachelor's degree, use the credit hours from your first degree only to calculate your junior/senior average.
• If your degree is not from an institution in the U.S., use the last two years of undergraduate coursework to compute your junior/senior average.

Calculate this average using all graduate-level coursework taken since receiving your bachelor's degree. U.S. junior or community college coursework is not considered graduate-level work and should not be included.

Grading scale calculations

4.0 scale that uses credit hours

Multiply each grade by the number of credit hours for that course. Total the credit hours and grade points.

Divide the total grade points by the total credit hours: 46 divided by 14 = 3.29 GPA

4.0 scale that does not use credit hours

Count the number of courses. In this example, the number of courses is 4. Divide the total grade points by the number of courses. In this example, 13 divided by 4 = 3.25 GPA.

Letter grades with no numeric equivalents given by an institution

Most institutions provide numeric equivalents to convert letter grades to a numeric value. Please refer to your institution's documents to determine the appropriate equivalents when calculating your grade point average.

If your institution does not provide numeric equivalents, please use the following conversion:

A = 4.00 B = 3.00 C = 2.00 D = 1.00 F = 0

After converting your letter grades to their numeric equivalents, follow the directions above to calculate your grade point average.

Know the grading scale for your school

Most international institutions use a 100-point, 10-point or percentage system. Most U.S. institutions use the 4-point system. Do not convert your school’s system. Use the scale your school uses on your transcripts.

100 percent (100 point) system

• 10 Point System
• Five-year program

Undergraduate grade/mark average (GPA)

In the 100 percent (100 point) system, the undergraduate GPA is determined by adding all earned marks for all semesters, dividing that number by the total number of points possible and multiplying by 100.

Junior/Senior (third/fourth year) grade/mark average (GPA)

To determine the junior/senior (third/fourth year) GPA on the 100 point scale, add all the points earned in the third and fourth years, divide by the total possible points in those years and multiply by 100.

10 point system

In a 10 point system, the undergraduate GPA is based on all coursework completed for your bachelor's degree, representing your overall average. Generally, the undergraduate GPA appears on the transcript.

To determine the junior/senior (third/fourth year) average, add the semester GPAs for semesters 5, 6, 7 and 8, and divide the total by 4.

Five-Year program

If your degree required five years of coursework for completion, use the total credits from all five years to determine your undergraduate GPA. The junior/senior GPA is determined by using the fourth and fifth years, instead of the third and fourth years.

Frequently asked questions about calculating a graduate GPA

What is a four-point GPA system?

The four-point grade point average scale is a method of assigning a numerical value to represent a letter grade. On the four-point scale, a 4.00 represents an “A,” 3.00 represents a “B,” 2.00 represents a “C” and 1.00 represents a “D.”

What is a junior/senior GPA?

Your junior/senior grade point average, or GPA, is the combined GPA of the last two years of your undergraduate studies — your junior and senior years. You can calculate your junior/senior GPA by using the last 60 semester hours or 90 quarter hours prior to receiving your bachelor’s degree. If you hold two bachelor’s degrees, use the credit hours from your first degree to calculate your junior/senior GPA. If your degree is not from a U.S. institution, use the last two years of your undergraduate coursework to calculate it.

What does cumulative GPA mean?

To understand what a cumulative GPA is, you first have to understand what a semester GPA is. Your semester GPA, or grade point average, is the average of all grades you earned in a particular semester. Your cumulative GPA is an average of all your semester GPAs. In other words, it’s the average grade for all the courses you’ve ever taken in college.

Where can I find my ASU GPA?

You can find your GPA on your unofficial transcripts. Go to My ASU and click Grades & Transcripts in the My Classes box. Then choose Transcripts & Test Scores , and select Unofficial Transcripts .

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This tool is intended to give students the ability to estimate their GPA. As always, your academic advisor will be able to give more specific and detailed information regarding academic standing and GPA predictions.

Help with Current GPA Hours

This is the number of GPA hours you have earned to date.

You can find this number in myPurduePlan or on your official transcript.

You can also find this number in myPurdue. To do so, click the Academic tab. In the left navigation panel, click View Unofficial Transcript . Select your transcript level and click submit. On the next page, at the top, click Transcript Totals . Your current GPA Hours are listed under the GPA Hours column.

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This is the number of credit hours multiplied by the grade index for each class.

You can find this number on your official transcript.

You can also find this number in myPurdue. To do so, click the Academic tab. In the left navigation panel, click View Unofficial Transcript . Select your transcript level and click submit. On the next page, at the top, click Transcript Totals . Your current Quality Points are listed under the Quality Points column.

Help with Current GPA

This is calculated by dividing your quality points by your GPA hours.

This is a calculated field and does not require any input.

Help with Projected Semester GPA

This is calculated using only the courses you list in the table below.

Help with Projected Cumulative GPA

This calculated by incorporating your projected semester GPA from the table below into your current GPA.

Help with Projected Cumulative Quality Points

This calculated by adding your inputed quality points to the quality points for the semester. Any courses which are being retaken though will not add to this total quality points.

Help with Projected Semester Quality Points

This is the number of credit hours multiplied by the grade index for each class for the courses entered below.

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Calculate GPA

When you complete your application for admission, you are required to provide your undergraduate cumulative grade point average. If you've attended graduate school elsewhere, you are also required to submit a cumulative graduate GPA.

• Enter your cumulative GPA as it appears on your transcript.
• Indicate the scale used (e.g., 4.0 scale).

If your transcript does not provide a cumulative GPA, here's how to calculate it yourself

• Multiply the point value of the letter grade (see values below) by the number of credit hours (credits, units). The result is the quality points (grade points) earned for the course.
• Total the quality points for all terms.
• Total the credit hours for all terms.
• Divide the total quality points for all terms by the total credit hours for all terms.
• The result is your cumulative GPA.

Point value of letter grades (4.0 scale)

Point value of letter grades.

A (4.0) x 3 credit hours = 12.0 quality points A- (3.7) x 2 credit hours = 7.4 quality points B+ (3.3) x 4 credit hours = 13.2 quality points

Total quality points = 32.6

Total credit hours = 9

32.6 / 9 = 3.62 cumulative GPA

Example if you attended more than one institution:

University A 125 total quality points 35 total credit hours

University B 50 total quality points 10 total credit hours

Total quality points = 175

Total credit hours = 45

175 / 45 = 3.88 cumulative GPA

If you attended an institution outside the U.S.

Enter the cumulative (total) average as provided on your academic record and indicate the scale used (for example, 88/100 or 9/10).

If your institution does not provide the average or you attended more than one institution, please calculate your average using the following formula:

• Add all the numerical results for courses taken during your undergraduate study.
• Divide the sum total number by the number of courses taken. This is your average result.
• Enter this result. Do not convert this result to a 4.0 scale.

For those with Chinese, French or Indian credentials

• If your transcript indicates grades on a 4.0 scale and on a 100 percent scale, please calculate cumulative GPA using the percentage scale.
• If you attended an institution that uses degree classification or verbal mentions (for example, Second Class/Upper Division or Tres Bien), be sure to enter this result as the cumulative GPA.

Failure to follow these instructions will delay the processing of your application.

Converting semester and quarter hours

All points and hours must be based on either semesters or quarters.

• To convert from quarter to semester, divide an institution's quality points and credit hours by 1.5.
• To convert from semesters to quarters, multiply an institution's quality points and credit hours by 1.5.

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Gpa Calculator Grad School

Introduction.

The GPA Calculator for Grad School is a versatile tool designed for graduate students to calculate their Grade Point Average (GPA). This article introduces a simple calculator that considers course names, credits, and grades to provide an accurate GPA calculation.

The calculator uses a standard GPA calculation formula, where each grade is converted to its respective GPA value. The total quality points are calculated by multiplying each course's GPA by its credit value. The GPA is then obtained by dividing the total quality points by the total credits.

• Enter your course names separated by commas in the "Enter your course names" field.
• Enter the credits for each course separated by commas in the "Enter the credits for each course" field.
• Enter your grades for each course separated by commas in the "Enter your grades for each course" field.
• Click the "Calculate" button to obtain your GPA.

For example, if you entered course names "Math, Science, English," corresponding credits "3, 4, 3," and grades "A, B, A-," the calculator would calculate your GPA based on these inputs.

• Q: Can I use decimal values for credits? A: Yes, the calculator supports decimal values for credits.
• Q: What happens if I enter non-numeric characters for credits? A: An error message will be displayed, indicating that valid numeric credits are required.
• Q: Can I use different GPA scales for courses? A: The calculator uses a standard 4.0 GPA scale, but you can modify the script to accommodate different scales if needed.
• Q: Is there a limit to the number of courses I can input? A: The calculator can handle a reasonable number of inputs, but very large sets may affect performance.
• Q: Can I calculate my GPA without entering course names? A: While it's recommended to enter course names for clarity, the calculator will still function if course names are omitted.

The GPA Calculator for Grad School provides a convenient way for graduate students to assess their academic performance and make informed decisions about their studies. Use this calculator to calculate your GPA, understand your achievements, and track your progress in graduate school.

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Mathematics is something that does not typically come naturally to people. Even if you are very good at mathematics, it does not mean you will not need assistance at some point.

The GPA calculator finds your grade point average on either a 4.33 or 4.0 scale. The grade point average scales can be found here: 4.0 GPA Scale and 4.33 GPA Scale .

We would like to clarify a frequently asked question regarding credits. There are some schools that do not use them. If you study in such a school – please enter "1" in your "Credits" section and that's it.

The GPA Calculator conversion scales are accepted by nearly all institutions.

4.33 GPA Scale

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