College GPA Calculator
Weight each entered course grade-point value by its matching credits instead of averaging courses directly. Optional prior GPA and prior credits are combined with the new term. This page covers “gpa calc”, “cumulative gpa calculator”.
How to use the College GPA Calculator
Enter matching course grade-point values and credits plus optional prior GPA and prior completed credits.
Review the institution’s grade-point scale, repeat policy, pass/fail exclusions, withdrawals, transfer credits, and rounding rules.
Read term GPA, projected cumulative GPA, and new credits included.
Formula
Course quality points = grade-point value × course credits. Term GPA = total term quality points ÷ GPA credits. Combined GPA = (prior quality points + new quality points) ÷ (prior GPA credits + new GPA credits).
Example
Grades worth 4.0 in a 3-credit course and 3.0 in a 4-credit course produce (12 + 12) ÷ 7 = 3.428571 term GPA.
Assumptions and limitations
- Every entered course is included; grade-point values, credits, repeat treatment, and the prior GPA must already follow the institution’s policy.
- College GPA Calculator treats the entered values as estimates and does not infer missing project, account, or personal details.
- Calculations retain working precision except where the cited method requires an intermediate rounding step; displayed values are then formatted separately. Source rules and dated rates must be rechecked when they change.
Sources
- University of Notre Dame Office of the Registrar: Calculate GPACourse quality points, credit-weighted term GPA, and cumulative GPA formulas. Reviewed 2026-08-14.
- U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Academic progress and school-defined grading policiesOfficial formula, rate, or program guidance used by this calculator. Reviewed 2026-08-14.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the College GPA Calculator work?
Course quality points = grade-point value × course credits. Term GPA = total term quality points ÷ GPA credits. Combined GPA = (prior quality points + new quality points) ÷ (prior GPA credits + new GPA credits).
What information should I enter in the College GPA Calculator?
Enter matching course grade-point values and credits plus optional prior GPA and prior completed credits, then verify the institution’s grade-point scale, repeat policy, pass/fail exclusions, withdrawals, transfer credits, and rounding rules.
What should I verify before using this College GPA Calculator result?
Every entered course is included; grade-point values, credits, repeat treatment, and the prior GPA must already follow the institution’s policy.
Reviewed 2026-08-14 · credit-weighted-gpa-v1 · content-2026-08-14 · Trusty Calculator Editorial Team