GPA Calculation
GPA Calculation
How to Calculate A Grade Point Average (GPA)
A grade point average (GPA) is calculated by dividing the total amount of grade points earned by the total amount of credit hours attempted. A GPA may range from 0.0 to a 4.0.
Definition of Terms
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Credit Hours: The credits assigned to a course. E.g., .125; .25; .50; 1.0; 1.25, etc.
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Grade Value: The numerical value assigned to a grade.
| Grade | Value |
|---|
| A |
4.0 points |
| A- |
3.667 points |
| B+ |
3.333 points |
| B |
3.0 points |
| B- |
2.667 points |
| C+ |
2.333 points |
| C |
2.0 points |
| C- |
1.667 points |
| D |
1.0 points |
| F |
0.0 points |
| H |
Not calculated in GPA |
| G |
Not calculated in GPA |
| S |
Not calculated in GPA |
| SP |
Not calculated in GPA |
| W |
Not calculated in GPA |
| L |
Not calculated in GPA |
| NC |
Not calculated in GPA |
| I |
Not calculated in GPA |
- Grade Points: The number of credit hours for a course multiplied by the grade value.
- Attempted Hours: Credit hours for which you are registered that can earn a grade.
- Earned Hours: Credit hours earned from courses that you passed.
Example of How to Calculate a GPA:
| Example Student Transcript |
|---|
| Course: | Credit Hours: | Grade: | Grade Points: |
|---|
| Economics |
1.0 |
C |
2.0 |
| Psychology |
1.0 |
B+ |
3.333 |
| Biology |
1.25 |
B- |
3.33375 |
| Spanish |
1.0 |
A- |
3.667 |
| 4.25 Total Credit Hours Attempted |
12.33375 Total Grade Points |
To get the example student's GPA, the total grade points are divided by the total credit hours attempted. Thus, this example student's GPA is: 12.33375 divided by 4.25 = 2.9020588 ( or 2.90 ).
Calculating A Cumulative GPA:
To calculate a cumulative GPA, total the credit hours and then the grade points from all semesters. Divide the total grade points by the total credit hours.