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⭐ Tip: Use All Years view for your cumulative GPA. Switch to individual grade views to enter courses year by year. AP/IB/Honors type affects weighted GPA only.
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High School GPA Grading Scales

Understanding the three main high school GPA scales and how AP, IB, and Honors courses affect your weighted GPA.

💡 Weighted vs Unweighted: Unweighted GPA uses a standard 4.0 scale for all classes. Weighted GPA gives bonus points for more challenging courses — AP and IB courses get +1.0, Honors courses get +0.5. Most colleges look at both, but weighted GPA demonstrates academic rigor.
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Average GPA of Admitted Students by College Type

See how your GPA compares to average incoming freshmen at various types of US colleges and universities.

College / University TypeAvg Unweighted GPAAvg Weighted GPANotes
Ivy League (Harvard, Yale, Princeton)3.90 – 4.004.10 – 4.50+Extremely competitive; top 1–3% of class
Highly Selective (MIT, Stanford, Duke)3.80 – 3.994.00 – 4.40Rigorous coursework (AP/IB) expected
Selective (USC, Tulane, Northeastern)3.60 – 3.853.80 – 4.20Strong extracurriculars help
Moderately Selective (many state flagships)3.40 – 3.703.60 – 4.00Solid academic record required
Less Selective (most 4-year colleges)3.00 – 3.503.20 – 3.80GPA + test scores + essays considered
Open Enrollment (community colleges)No minimumNo minimumAccepts all HS graduates
California UC System3.00 min (CA res.)3.40+ competitiveWeighted GPA capped at 4.0 for eligibility
Big Ten Universities3.50 – 3.803.70 – 4.10Varies widely by campus and major
HBCUs (avg)2.80 – 3.503.00 – 3.80Holistic review; leadership valued
⭐ Remember: GPA is just one factor. Test scores (SAT/ACT), essays, extracurriculars, letters of recommendation, and demonstrated interest all contribute to college admissions decisions. A lower GPA with an upward trend can also be viewed favorably.
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How to Calculate Your High School GPA

Four easy steps to get your accurate weighted and unweighted GPA.

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Choose Settings
Toggle weighted GPA on or off and pick your grade entry mode — letter grades, percentages, or grade points.
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Select Your Year
Use "All Years" to enter all courses at once, or switch between 9th–12th grade tabs to organize by year.
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Enter Courses
Add each course with its name, credit hours, grade, and course type (Regular, Honors, AP, or IB).
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Get Your Results
See your weighted and unweighted GPA, year-by-year breakdown, and college readiness indicator instantly.
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