Calculate your college GPA in seconds. Enter your standing as of your last completed semester, then add each class you're taking this semester to see your cumulative and semester GPA move, one course at a time.
Pull these three numbers straight from your transcript. Not sure where to find them? See the sample transcript guide.
First semester? You probably don't have any prior hours or quality points yet — leave this section blank (or at 0), and your cumulative GPA will simply match this semester's GPA below.
Multiply each class's credit hours by its grade points to get that class's quality points, add up the quality points for every class, then divide the total by your total GPA hours attempted. This calculator does that math for you automatically as you enter your classes.
Your cumulative GPA reflects every graded class you have ever taken. Your semester GPA reflects only the classes you are taking in the current term. This tool calculates both side by side so you can see how one term affects your overall standing.
At most schools, no — when you retake a class you previously failed or received a D in, the credit hours are usually only counted once toward your cumulative GPA, even though you attempted them twice. This is often called repeat forgiveness. Policies vary by institution, so always confirm the rule with your registrar.
Usually not. Transfer credit is typically added to your attempted hours but carries no grade points, so it's excluded from the GPA calculation itself.
A 3.0 GPA ("B" average) is generally considered good, 3.5 or higher is considered strong, and many scholarship, honors, and graduate program requirements start around a 3.0–3.5 cumulative GPA. Requirements vary widely by school and program, so check your specific requirements.
Want more detail? See the full GPA Resources & Guides.