Reference ranges
| Letter grade | Grade points |
|---|---|
| A | 4.0 |
| B | 3.0 |
| C | 2.0 |
| D | 1.0 |
| F | 0.0 |
Common questions
How is a weighted GPA calculated?
Each course's grade points are multiplied by its credit hours, summed, and divided by the total credit hours.
What GPA do I need for cum laude?
It varies by school, but cum laude often starts near 3.5, magna cum laude near 3.7, and summa cum laude near 3.9.