College GPA Calculator
Track this semester and your full college cumulative GPA in one place.
This semester
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This semester GPA
3.58
0.0ProbationAverageGoodHonor RollDean's List4.0
Semester history
Semester
GPA
Credits
Cumulative college GPA
3.53
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Calculation breakdown
| Course | Grade | Credits | Quality Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microeconomics | A | 3 | 12.00 |
| Calculus II | B+ | 4 | 13.20 |
| Comp Sci 101 | A- | 3 | 11.10 |
| English Lit | B | 3 | 9.00 |
| Psych 100 | A | 3 | 12.00 |
| Total | 16 | 57.30 | |
Formula: 57.30 ÷ 16 = 3.58
What your college GPA means
- Below 2.0: Academic probation risk
- 2.0–2.5: Satisfactory standing
- 2.5–3.0: Good standing
- 3.0–3.5: Competitive for most jobs
- 3.5–3.7: Cum Laude territory
- 3.7–3.9: Magna Cum Laude territory
- 3.9–4.0: Summa Cum Laude territory
Latin Honors (typical): Cum Laude 3.5–3.6+, Magna Cum Laude 3.7–3.8+, Summa Cum Laude 3.9–4.0. Exact thresholds vary by institution.
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Frequently Asked Questions
General benchmarks: Cum Laude typically 3.5-3.6+, Magna Cum Laude 3.7-3.8+, Summa Cum Laude 3.9-4.0. Some universities base honors on class rank rather than fixed thresholds. Always check your institution's graduation honors requirements in your handbook.
A 3.0 GPA equals a B average — mostly B grades. It represents good standing at most universities, meets minimum requirements for many employers and internships, and is the baseline for many graduate programs. It falls slightly below the national college average of approximately 3.1.
A student with 30 credits at 2.5 GPA earning 4.0 semesters needs approximately 3-4 additional full semesters to reach 3.0. More accumulated credits require more A-grade semesters to move the needle. Use the raise my GPA calculator at gradeandgpacalc.com/raise-my-gpa for your exact timeline.
Depends on school policy. Most universities use grade replacement — the new grade replaces the old. Some use grade averaging — both grades count. Under replacement, retaking a D (1.0) and earning a B (3.0) in a 3-credit course adds 6 quality points and removes the original 3.
Generally no — transfer GPA does not carry over. Most universities accept credits but recalculate GPA from scratch using only courses taken at their institution. Graduate school applications often ask for both previous and current institution GPA.
Overall GPA includes every graded course. Major GPA includes only courses within your declared major. Graduate schools and technical employers often prefer major GPA — a CS graduate with a 2.9 overall but 3.6 CS GPA may highlight the major GPA on their resume.
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