College GPA Calculator
Calculate your weighted and unweighted GPA, convert between grading systems, and see how you stack up against real schools. No sign-up needed.
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Where your GPA stands
Each curve is that school's admitted GPA distribution. The marker shows where your unweighted GPA lands, and the tag tells you whether it is a reach, match, or safety.
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How GPA is calculated
Your GPA is the average of your course grades, each converted to points on a 4.0 scale. An unweighted GPA treats every class the same. A weighted GPA gives extra points for harder classes, so Honors and AP or IB courses can push it above 4.0.
Colleges look at both numbers, and many recalculate their own version, stripping out non-academic classes and applying their own weighting. That is why what matters most is how your GPA compares to the students each school actually admits.
| Letter grade | Percentage | Points |
|---|---|---|
| A | 93-100 | 4.0 |
| A- | 90-92 | 3.7 |
| B+ | 87-89 | 3.3 |
| B | 83-86 | 3.0 |
| C | 73-76 | 2.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How is GPA calculated?
Each course grade is converted to points on a 4.0 scale, then averaged. In college the average is weighted by credit hours, so a 4-credit class counts more than a 1-credit one. An unweighted GPA ignores course difficulty; a weighted GPA adds points for Honors and AP or IB classes.
What is the difference between weighted and unweighted GPA?
Unweighted caps at 4.0 and treats every class the same. Weighted adds a bonus for harder classes, often plus 0.5 for Honors and plus 1.0 for AP or IB, so it can exceed 4.0. Colleges usually look at both, and many recalculate their own version.
What counts as a good GPA for college?
It depends entirely on the schools on your list. A 3.5 unweighted is competitive at many strong universities but below the median at the most selective ones. That is why this tool shows your GPA against real school medians rather than a single label.
Should international students convert their GPA to a 4.0 scale?
For your own planning, yes, it helps you gauge fit and build a list. For the application itself, no. The Common App asks you to report grades exactly as they appear on your transcript and not to convert or weight them. Colleges convert using your school profile.
Do colleges recalculate your GPA?
Many do. They often strip out non-academic classes and apply their own weighting, so the number an admissions office uses can differ from the one on your transcript. Report your real transcript grades and let them do the math.
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