College GPA Calculator
Calculate semester or cumulative GPA from college letter grades and credit hours.
How to Use the College GPA Calculator
Enter each college course, choose the letter grade, and add the number of credits. The calculator converts each grade to quality points, multiplies by credits, and divides by the total credits to show your GPA.
Semester GPA vs. Cumulative GPA
For semester GPA, include only classes from the current term. For cumulative GPA, include every graded class that counts toward your transcript. If you already know your prior cumulative quality points, combine those with the new semester quality points before dividing by total credits.
College GPA Formula
GPA = Total Quality Points / Total Credit HoursA 3-credit A is worth 12 quality points, while a 4-credit B is worth 12 quality points. Credit hours matter because a higher-credit course has a larger effect on your GPA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Multiply each course grade point value by its credit hours, add the quality points, then divide by total attempted credits. For example, an A in a 3-credit course contributes 12 quality points.
Yes. Enter only the courses from one semester to calculate semester GPA. To calculate cumulative GPA, include all courses you want counted or combine prior quality points with new semester results.
Withdrawn classes usually do not affect GPA if they appear as W. Failed, repeated, pass/fail, and transfer courses vary by school, so check your registrar policy.
Use the official credit value from your course schedule or transcript. Most college classes are 3 credits, but labs, seminars, and intensive courses can differ.
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