College & High School GPA Calculator
Calculate semester GPA and overall cumulative standing with weighted course credit hours.
Semester Courses
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How to Use GPA Calculator
- Enter course titles, letter grades, and corresponding credit hours.
- Click '+ Add Course' to append additional classes as needed.
- Optionally enter your prior cumulative GPA and credits to update overall academic standing.
- View your computed Semester GPA, cumulative GPA, and honors status.
Technical Specifications & How It Works
GPA is calculated by dividing total quality grade points earned by total credit hours attempted: GPA = Σ(Grade Points × Credits) / Σ(Credits).
Grades follow standard 4.0 scale conventions: A=4.0, A-=3.7, B+=3.3, B=3.0, B-=2.7, C+=2.3, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is considered Dean's List GPA?
Most colleges and universities require a minimum semester GPA of 3.50 or higher to achieve Dean's List academic honors.
How does cumulative GPA differ from semester GPA?
Semester GPA reflects performance during a single academic term, while cumulative GPA includes all college credits earned to date.
How do course credit hours affect GPA?
A 4-credit course has double the influence on your GPA compared to a 2-credit course because quality points are weighted by credits.