University GPA Calculator
Calculate your GPA using the exact grading scale and requirements of your university. Each calculator is pre-configured with institution-specific grade values.
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How Our University Calculators Work
Each university calculator uses the exact grading scale of that institution. We map every letter grade to its official grade point value. This includes plus and minus variants where they apply. Stanford and USC award 4.3 for an A+. Most other schools cap at 4.0. Brown does not use plus or minus at all. Our calculators also include Latin honors thresholds, Dean's List rules, and academic probation policies. You get the full picture of your academic standing at your school.
We research each school's official grading policies through their registrar and academic catalogs. When schools update their grading scales, we update our calculators within the same term. This means you can trust the numbers you see match what your university publishes. Every calculator page shows the exact grade points for each letter grade, so you can verify the information against your own transcript or your school's website.
How to Use the Directory
Type your school name into the search bar to filter the list. Partial names work too. Click your school to open its calculator page. There you will find:
- The official grading scale with grade point values
- Academic policies about honors and probation
- Course repetition rules
- Answers to frequently asked questions
- Links to tutoring centers and academic advising
You can also browse the full list to find schools you may not have considered. If your school is not listed, use our main GPA calculator, which applies a standard 4.0 scale. We add new schools every month based on user requests, so check back regularly.
Universities We Cover
Our directory covers over 90 US universities across all 50 states. We include major public flagships, private research universities, Ivy League institutions, and specialized technical schools. Each entry contains the official grading scale plus school-specific policies from the university's registrar and academic catalogs.
Here are the types of schools in our directory:
- Ivy League: Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Columbia, University of Pennsylvania, Dartmouth, Brown, Cornell
- Public flagships: UC Berkeley, UCLA, University of Michigan, University of Virginia, UNC Chapel Hill, UT Austin, University of Florida, Ohio State, Penn State
- Private research: Stanford, MIT, Duke, Northwestern, Johns Hopkins, Washington University in St. Louis, Vanderbilt, Rice, Notre Dame
- California public: All UC campuses (UCLA, UC Berkeley, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, UC Irvine, UC Davis, UC Santa Cruz, UC Riverside) plus major Cal State schools
- Technical institutes: MIT, Caltech, Georgia Tech, Carnegie Mellon, Virginia Tech
- Regional coverage: At least one university from every state, from University of Hawaii to University of Maine and University of Alaska
We prioritize schools that receive the most search traffic and user requests. If you need a school that is not in our directory, submit a request through our contact page and we will add it within two weeks.
Why Generic Calculators Can Be Inaccurate
A generic GPA calculator assumes all schools use the same scale. In reality, grading varies a lot between schools. Some schools give 4.3 for an A+. Others cap at 4.0. Some use plus and minus grades. Others do not. Using the wrong calculator can give you wrong results. This affects your view of your academic standing, scholarship options, and grad school plans.
Generic tools also miss key policies like grade replacement or course repeat limits. At UC Berkeley and UT Austin, students can replace a low grade by retaking the course. Other schools average both grades. Our university calculators include these rules. Your GPA estimate will match what your actual transcript shows.
Another common difference is how schools handle pass-fail courses. Some exclude them from GPA entirely. Others count them as a C. Some schools allow unlimited pass-fail credits, while others cap them at 12 to 16 credits total. Our calculator pages explain these rules so you know exactly which courses count toward your GPA.
Grading curves also differ by school and department. A 3.5 GPA in engineering at Georgia Tech or MIT is exceptional, while the same GPA in humanities at a less competitive school may be above average but not outstanding. School-specific calculators help you understand where you stand relative to your peers at your own institution.
After You Find Your University
Once you open your school's calculator page, you will see several sections designed to give you a complete picture of your academic standing:
- Review the grading scale: Check the table of grade points to confirm it matches your school's published scale. It shows every letter grade from A+ through F with the corresponding grade points your university assigns.
- Enter your courses: Add each course you have taken with the letter grade and credit hours. The calculator computes your term and cumulative GPA in real time using your school's exact scale.
- Check academic policies: Read about honors designations, academic probation rules, and course repetition guidelines specific to your institution. These policies affect how your GPA translates to academic standing and graduation eligibility.
- Review the FAQ: Each school page includes answers to common questions about grading, honors, and course policies. These answers come from official university sources like the registrar, academic catalogs, and department websites.
If you do not see your school in the directory, use our main GPA calculator which applies the standard 4.0 scale. You can also use our cumulative GPA calculator to track your progress across multiple semesters. We add new schools every month, so bookmark this page and check back.
Understanding Your University-Specific GPA
Each US school has its own grading rules. These rules affect how your GPA is calculated. For example, some schools leave out PE, remedial classes, or pass-fail credits from GPA. Others use different scales for undergrad and grad programs. Knowing these details helps you read your academic standing the right way.
Latin honors cutoffs vary by school. A 3.5 GPA may earn Cum Laude at one school. The same GPA may only earn Magna Cum Laude at another. Some schools use fixed GPA cutoffs like 3.5 for Cum Laude. Others use class rank percentages, meaning the top 15% of each graduating class earns honors regardless of their actual GPA. Each school's page explains exactly how honors are awarded at that institution.
Course repetition policies also differ widely. Some schools let you replace a low grade entirely by retaking the course. Others average both grades or cap the number of courses you can repeat. University of California schools allow up to 16 units of grade replacement. Private schools like Harvard and Stanford have their own unique policies. Our calculator pages explain these rules so you know exactly how retaking a course will affect your GPA.
If you plan to apply to grad school, knowing your school's grading system is important. Admissions teams compare applicants from different schools and understand that a 3.3 from a school with rigorous grading may be equivalent to a 3.7 from a school with grade inflation. Using the right calculator helps you understand your record and explain it effectively in your applications. Use our directory to find your school and explore your calculator page.
GPA and Financial Aid Eligibility
Your GPA directly affects your eligibility for financial aid, scholarships, and academic grants. Most federal and state financial aid programs require you to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress, which typically means a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0. Some merit-based scholarships require a 3.0 or higher to maintain eligibility.
University-specific scholarships often have higher GPA requirements. For example, UCLA's Regents Scholarship requires a 3.5 minimum. The University of Michigan's merit scholarships typically require a 3.4 or higher. Knowing these thresholds helps you set realistic GPA goals each semester and avoid losing funding.
Use your school's calculator page to check where you stand relative to these thresholds. If your GPA drops below the minimum, the academic policies section explains the probation and recovery process at your specific school, including what support resources are available to help you improve.