GPA Calculator
Track your academic progress and calculate your cumulative GPA with precision.
GPA Analysis Results
Detailed breakdown of your academic performance
Semester Breakdown
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Performance Insights
GPA Performance
Graduation Projection
Understanding GPA Calculation
Our GPA Calculator is a comprehensive tool designed to help students accurately track their academic performance across multiple courses and semesters, providing both cumulative and semester-specific GPA metrics.
Why Track Your GPA?
Maintaining awareness of your GPA is essential for academic success. Many graduate programs, scholarships, and honor societies have minimum GPA requirements. Additionally, some majors require students to maintain a specific GPA to remain in good standing. Our calculator helps you stay informed about your academic standing and plan accordingly.
Key Features:
- Calculate both cumulative and semester-specific GPAs
- Track academic performance across multiple semesters
- Receive personalized insights about your academic progress
- Project graduation requirements and honors eligibility
- Visualize your GPA performance with intuitive graphics
- Plan future coursework based on academic goals
How GPA is Calculated:
GPA stands for Grade Point Average and is calculated using the following formula:
GPA = Total Grade Points ÷ Total Credits
Where:
- Grade Points = Credits × Grade Value (A=4.0, B=3.0, etc.)
- Total Grade Points = Sum of all individual grade points
- Total Credits = Sum of all credits attempted
How to Use:
- Enter your course name (e.g., "Biology 101")
- Select your letter grade from the dropdown
- Enter the number of credit hours for the course
- Select the semester when you took/are taking the course
- Add additional courses using the "Add Course" button
- Click "Calculate GPA" to see your comprehensive results
- Review your cumulative GPA, semester GPA, and detailed metrics
Understanding Your Results:
Cumulative GPA: Your overall GPA across all semesters and courses entered.
Semester GPA: Your GPA for the current semester only.
Total Credits: The sum of all credit hours you have entered.
Semester Breakdown: Individual GPA calculations for each semester you have taken courses.
Performance Insights: Customized analysis of your academic standing and progress.
Academic Honors and Standing
Most institutions recognize the following academic achievements based on GPA:
Summa Cum Laude
GPA of 3.9 or higher
Magna Cum Laude
GPA between 3.7 and 3.89
Cum Laude
GPA between 3.5 and 3.69
Dean's List
GPA of 3.5 or higher per semester
Remember that GPA requirements may vary by institution. Always check your school's specific policies regarding academic standing, honors, and graduation requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between term GPA and cumulative GPA?
Term GPA (or semester GPA) calculates your performance for a single academic term, while cumulative GPA tracks your overall performance across all terms. Both are important: term GPA helps you monitor recent progress, while cumulative GPA is typically what graduate schools and employers will look at.
How do I calculate my GPA if my school uses a different grading scale?
Our calculator uses the standard 4.0 scale (A=4.0, B=3.0, etc.). If your school uses a different scale (such as a 5.0 scale or includes A+ grades worth more than 4.0), you may need to convert your grades to the 4.0 scale or adjust the calculated results accordingly. Check with your academic advisor for your institution's specific conversion method.
Do pass/fail or credit/no credit courses affect my GPA?
Typically, courses taken as pass/fail or credit/no credit do not affect your GPA calculation. They still count toward your credit total for graduation, but they don't contribute grade points that would raise or lower your GPA. However, policies vary by institution, so check your school's specific guidelines.
How do repeated courses affect my GPA?
Policies for repeated courses vary by institution. Some schools will replace the old grade with the new one in GPA calculations, while others may average the two grades or count both. For the most accurate calculation, check your school's policy and enter the appropriate grade in our calculator.
Can I use this calculator to determine what grades I need to achieve my target GPA?
Yes! First, enter all your completed courses. Then, add your current or future courses and experiment with different grade selections to see how they would affect your cumulative GPA. This can help you set realistic goals for the grades you need to achieve your desired GPA.
Do transfer credits count toward my GPA?
Again, this varies by institution. Many schools accept transfer credits toward graduation requirements but do not include transfer course grades in GPA calculations. Others may include them in certain calculations but not others. Check with your registrar's office for your school's specific policy.