Cumulative GPA
To find your cumulative GPA, multiply your existing GPA by your total credits to get your total points.
History (Previous Cumulative)
New Semester Courses
| Course | Credits | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|
Academic Alert: Cumulative GPA calculations are heavily weighted by your credit count.
How GPA is Calculated
GPA is the weighted average of your grades based on credit hours.
- 1Why Cumulative Matters?
Your cumulative GPA is the average of everything. It determines your graduation honors, financial aid eligibility, and is the primary number employers and grad schools look at on your transcript.
- 2Semester vs Cumulative
A single strong semester can significantly boost a low cumulative GPA early in college. As you earn more credits, the "anchor effect" makes moving the cumulative average more difficult.
GPA Frequently Asked Questions
How is a weighted cumulative GPA different?
Weighted GPA accounts for the difficulty of courses (AP or honors), often giving you a 5.0 for an A rather than a 4.0. Our standard calculator uses the unweighted 4.0 scale.
Can I calculate my GPA if I don't know my total credits?
Technically no, as credits act as the "weight" for each grade. However, you can estimate using an average of 15 credits per semester.
Does retaking a class count twice in cumulative GPA?
At most universities, the new grade replaces the old one. If your school doesn't use replacement, use our Semester Tracker to log both attempts.
Percentage Reference Table
| Letter Grade | Percentage | GPA Scale | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 97–100% | 4.0 | Exceptional |
| A | 93–96% | 4.0 | Excellent |
| A- | 90–92% | 3.7 | Very Good |
| B+ | 87–89% | 3.3 | Above Average |
| B | 83–86% | 3.0 | Good |
| B- | 80–82% | 2.7 | Above Average |
| C+ | 77–79% | 2.3 | Average |
| C | 73–76% | 2.0 | Satisfactory |
| C- | 70–72% | 1.7 | Below Average |
| D+ | 67–69% | 1.3 | Poor |
| D | 63–66% | 1.0 | Poor |
| D- | 60–62% | 0.7 | Barely Passing |
| F | 0–59% | 0.0 | Failing |
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