College GPA Calculator
Calculate your college Grade Point Average with course grades and credit hours
Enter Your Courses
Your GPA Results
GPA Scale (4.0 System)
Example Calculation
Sample Courses
Math: A (4.0) × 3 credits = 12.0
Physics: B+ (3.3) × 4 credits = 13.2
Biology: C (2.0) × 2 credits = 4.0
Chemistry: B- (2.7) × 2 credits = 5.4
GPA Calculation
Total Grade Points: 12.0 + 13.2 + 4.0 + 5.4 = 34.6
Total Credits: 3 + 4 + 2 + 2 = 11
GPA = 34.6 ÷ 11 = 3.15
GPA Interpretation
GPA Tips
Focus on high-credit courses for maximum GPA impact
Average college GPA is around 3.15
3.0+ GPA typically required for most programs
GPA is just one factor - experience matters too
Consider retaking courses with low grades
Understanding College GPA Calculation
What is GPA?
Grade Point Average (GPA) is a numerical representation of your academic performance. It's calculated by converting letter grades to point values and averaging them based on credit hours.
Why is GPA Important?
- •Academic standing and graduation requirements
- •Scholarship and financial aid eligibility
- •Graduate school applications
- •Honors and dean's list recognition
GPA Calculation Formula
GPA = Σ(Grade Points × Credits) ÷ Σ(Credits)
Sum of all (grade points × credit hours) divided by total credit hours
Average College GPAs
- •Overall average: ~3.15
- •Public schools: ~3.0
- •Private schools: ~3.3
- •STEM majors: Lower average
- •Humanities: Higher average