College GPA Calculator
Calculate a college GPA using credit hours and course grades. This page uses the same 4.0-scale engine as the main GPA calculator.
Your courses
Enter credits and a grade for each course.
Course
Credits
Grade
Your entries are saved as a local browser draft and are not sent to a server.
Choose at least one grade to calculate your GPA.
Result actions
Add valid inputs to print, copy, or download a result.
How it works
- Enter each college course and its credit hours.
- Choose the grade input mode that matches your transcript: letter, percent, or 4.0 points.
- The calculator converts each grade into grade points and multiplies by credits.
- It divides total quality points by total credits to estimate GPA.
Example calculation
If you earn A in a 4-credit class, B+ in a 3-credit class, and B in a 3-credit class, GPA is (4.0 x 4 + 3.3 x 3 + 3.0 x 3) / 10 = 3.49.
What this means
Credit-heavy college courses affect GPA more than low-credit courses. Use this estimate for planning, then treat your official transcript as the final source.
FAQ
- Can this calculate semester and cumulative GPA?
- Yes for any set of courses you enter. For combining old GPA with new courses, use the cumulative GPA calculator.
- What if my college uses quarter credits?
- Use the credits exactly as your transcript reports them. The weighted average formula still works.
- Should withdrawals be included?
- Usually no. Withdrawals typically do not count as GPA points, but school policies vary.
- Does this handle graduate courses?
- It can estimate GPA for any credit-hour course set, but graduate grading policies can differ by institution.
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GradeTally is an independent planning tool and is not affiliated with any school, college, university, or education department. Calculations are for planning purposes only; confirm official GPA rules with your school counselor, registrar, or official academic policy.