GGrade and GPA Calc
Last Updated: May 2026

College GPA Calculator

Track your semester GPA and cumulative GPA from freshman year through graduation.

Your college GPA follows you. It shows up on job applications, graduate school forms, and scholarship renewals for years after graduation. This calculator helps you track it precisely so there are no surprises.

The College GPA Calculator works two ways. In semester mode, you enter your courses for the current term. In cumulative mode, you enter all your completed semesters and the calculator tracks your running total.

The national average college GPA is approximately 3.1. Dean's List typically requires a 3.5 or higher for the semester. Graduate school admission generally requires a 3.0 minimum. Law school and medical school programs are more competitive, with most admitted students holding a 3.7 or higher.

After you calculate your current GPA, use Raise My GPA to model how future semesters can move your number. Or use the Final Grade Calculator to protect your grades before finals.

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This semester GPA
3.58
Good Standing
0.0ProbationAverageGoodHonor RollDean's List4.0

Semester history

Cumulative college GPA
3.53
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Calculation breakdown

CourseGradeCreditsQuality Pts
MicroeconomicsA312.00
Calculus IIB+413.20
Comp Sci 101A-311.10
English LitB39.00
Psych 100A312.00
Total1657.30
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

Cumulative college GPA is calculated using all credit hours and grades from every completed semester combined. You multiply each course's grade point value by its credit hours to get quality points, add all quality points from all semesters, and divide by the total number of credit hours attempted. A single semester's grades do not override past semesters. Every credit hour you have ever taken contributes to the total. The more credit hours on your record, the harder it is to move your GPA in either direction.
Most colleges require a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher to qualify for the Dean's List, though some set the cutoff at 3.3 or 3.7. The Dean's List is typically based on your semester GPA alone, not your cumulative GPA. Some schools also require a minimum number of credits that semester, usually 12 or more, to be eligible. Check your school's academic affairs website or student handbook for the exact requirement, since it varies by institution.
Most graduate school programs in the United States require a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. However, competitive programs at top schools expect 3.5 or higher. Law schools and medical schools are the most selective. The median admits at top-25 law schools carry GPAs of 3.7 to 3.9. The median admits at top-10 medical schools carry GPAs of 3.7 or higher. A GPA below 3.0 does not disqualify you from graduate school, but it may require strong test scores or work experience to offset.
Whether a retaken course replaces your original grade depends on your school's academic forgiveness or grade replacement policy. Many schools allow grade replacement for courses retaken within a certain number of years, meaning the new grade replaces the old one in the GPA calculation. Some schools average the two grades. Others keep both grades on the transcript but only count the most recent one for GPA purposes. There is no uniform rule across all U.S. colleges. Check your registrar's office for your school's specific policy before retaking a course.
The number of credits needed to raise your GPA by 0.1 depends on how many credits you already have on record. A student with 30 credit hours on record who earns straight A's for a semester (15 credits) would raise their GPA by roughly 0.4 points. A student with 90 credits on record doing the same would move their GPA by only about 0.1 points. The more credits you have completed, the slower your GPA moves.
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