GGrade and GPA Calc
Last Updated: May 2026

High School GPA Calculator

See your GPA on the 4.0 scale. Know where you stand for college applications, scholarships, and athletics.

Your high school GPA is one of the first numbers college admissions offices look at. This calculator gives you the accurate, unweighted number they use.

Enter each course, your letter grade, and the credit value. The calculator returns your unweighted GPA on the standard 4.0 scale. If you take AP, IB, or Honors classes, switch to the Weighted GPA Calculator to see the boosted version too.

Here are the benchmarks that matter. Ivy League and top-10 schools admit students averaging a 3.9 or higher. Top public universities look for 3.7 and above. NCAA Division I athletes need to maintain a minimum 2.3 GPA to stay eligible for their sport. Most merit scholarships require a 3.0 minimum.

High school runs for four years. Small changes in your GPA now create big differences in your options later.

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Unweighted
3.67
out of 4.0
Weighted
3.92
out of 5.0

Calculation breakdown

CourseGradeCreditsQuality Pts
AP BiologyA15.00
Honors EnglishA-14.20
Algebra IIB+13.30
World HistoryA14.00
Spanish 2B13.00
PEA14.00
Total623.50
Formula: 23.50 ÷ 6 = 3.92
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What your GPA means for college admissions
  • Below 2.5: Limited college options
  • 2.5–3.0: Open to many 4-year colleges
  • 3.0–3.5: Competitive for most universities
  • 3.5–3.7: Competitive for selective schools
  • 3.7–4.0: Competitive for top universities
  • 4.0+ weighted: Strong for Ivy League consideration
NCAA eligibility note

Student athletes: The NCAA requires a minimum 2.3 GPA in core courses for Division I eligibility and 2.2 for Division II. Track your core course GPA separately using this calculator.

UC system note

Applying to UC schools? The UC system recalculates GPA using only 10th and 11th grade academic a-g courses, capping the Honors bonus at 8 courses. Check with your counselor for your UC GPA.

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Frequently Asked Questions

High school GPA on a 4.0 scale is calculated the same way as college GPA. Each letter grade has a fixed point value: A equals 4.0, A- equals 3.7, B+ equals 3.3, B equals 3.0, B- equals 2.7, C+ equals 2.3, C equals 2.0, D equals 1.0, and F equals 0.0. Each course's grade point value is multiplied by the course's credit hours. Those products are added together and divided by total credit hours. The result is your unweighted GPA on the 4.0 scale.
The GPA required for college admission varies widely by school. Highly selective universities like MIT, Harvard, and Stanford admit students with an average unweighted GPA of 3.9 or higher. Top public universities like UCLA and University of Michigan typically look for 3.7 or above. State schools and regional universities generally accept students with a 2.5 to 3.5 GPA depending on the program. Community colleges and open enrollment schools accept all students regardless of GPA.
NCAA Division I student-athletes must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.3 to meet academic eligibility standards under NCAA rules. NCAA Division II requires a minimum 2.2 GPA. These minimums apply throughout your college career. High school athletes hoping to play at the Division I or Division II level must also meet initial eligibility requirements set by the NCAA Eligibility Center, which include a minimum 2.3 core GPA calculated only from approved academic courses.
Your high school GPA is used for college admission, but it does not transfer to your college academic record. Once you enroll, your college GPA starts at zero and is calculated separately using your college courses only. Your high school GPA continues to appear on applications for some programs and on financial aid forms for certain state grant programs. It does not count toward your college honors, Dean's List standing, or graduate school applications.
For a college application, use the unweighted 4.0 scale and include only your academic core courses: English, math, science, social studies, and foreign language. Do not include PE, study hall, or aide periods. Add electives based on whether your school counts them in the official GPA. Colleges typically recalculate applicants' GPAs themselves using their own standards.
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