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College GPA Calculator

Built for variable college credit hours - enter your courses and get an instant, accurate GPA.

Grade Report
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FORM NO. GPA-01
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Overview

What Is a College GPA Calculator?

College courses often carry different credit hours - 1 for a seminar, 4-5 for a lab science - so a college GPA calculator weights each grade by its actual credit load, not just a simple average. See our full guide to calculating college GPA for a worked example.

Who It's For

Built for Every College Student

Whether you're tracking a single semester, checking eligibility for the Dean's List, or monitoring progress toward graduation, this calculator handles multiple semesters, variable credit hours, and any GPA scale your school uses - undergraduate or graduate.

Walkthrough

How to Use This Calculator

01

Pick your GPA scale

Select 4.0, 5.0, 7.0, or 10.0 at the top of the calculator to match your school's grading system.

02

Enter your courses

For each class, add the course name, letter grade, and credit hours. Add more rows as needed.

03

Toggle weighted grading if needed

If you're in AP, Honors, or IB classes, switch on the Weighted toggle for that semester and set each course's type.

04

Add more semesters

Click 'Add New Semester' to include additional terms for a full cumulative view.

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Read your result instantly

Your GPA updates automatically in the gold stamp as soon as you enter grades and credits.

Tips

Tips & Tricks

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Does this work for any college's GPA scale?

Yes - select 4.0, 5.0, 7.0, or 10.0 at the top of the calculator to match your school's system.

Can I calculate my major GPA separately?

Add only your major-specific courses as a separate semester to see that subset's average, or try the BCPM GPA calculator for science/math majors.

How is college GPA different from high school GPA?

The math is identical, but college classes typically have more variable credit hours, making the weighting more significant. See our college GPA guide.

What GPA do I need to stay off academic probation?

This varies by school, but 2.0 is a common minimum threshold. Check your specific institution's academic standing policy.

Does this calculator save my data?

No - everything runs in your browser and nothing is stored or transmitted. Refreshing the page will clear your entries.

Can I use this for graduate school GPA?

Yes, the same credit-weighted formula applies at the graduate level - just enter your graduate courses and credits.

How do I calculate my GPA for just one semester?

Add only that semester's courses, or use the dedicated semester GPA calculator.

What if my school uses quarters instead of semesters?

The math works the same regardless of term length - just treat each quarter as its own 'semester' block in the calculator.

Does withdrawing from a class affect my GPA?

Typically a 'W' (withdrawal) doesn't count toward GPA, but policies vary - confirm with your registrar.

How accurate is this compared to my official transcript?

This calculator uses the standard credit-weighted formula and should closely match your school's official calculation, assuming you enter grades and credits correctly.

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