Penn State GPA Calculator
Penn State uses a 4.0 scale with 0.33-step increments (A- = 3.67, not 3.7). No A+, no D+/D-. D is the lowest passing grade.
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About the Penn State GPA Scale
Penn State uses a 4.0 GPA scale with plus/minus grades in 0.33-point increments. The most distinctive feature: A- = 3.67 (most US schools use 3.7) and B+ = 3.33 (most use 3.3).
There is no A+, no D+, and no D- at Penn State. The scale is straightforward: A=4.0, A−=3.67, B+=3.33, B=3.0, B−=2.67, C+=2.33, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0.
| Letter Grade | Grade Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.0 | |
| A- | 3.67 | Penn State uses 3.67 (most schools use 3.7) |
| B+ | 3.33 | Penn State uses 3.33 |
| B | 3.0 | |
| B- | 2.67 | |
| C+ | 2.33 | |
| C | 2.0 | |
| D | 1.0 | Lowest passing grade |
| F | 0.0 | Failure |
How Penn State GPA is calculated
Penn State GPA is calculated as:
GPA = sum of (grade points × credits) ÷ total credits
Only letter-graded courses (A through F) count. Courses with grades like AU (audit), CR (credit), NC (no credit), NG (no grade), W (withdrawal), and SA/U (satisfactory/unsatisfactory) are excluded from GPA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What GPA scale does Penn State use?+
Penn State uses a 4.0 scale with 0.33-step increments: A=4.0, A-=3.67, B+=3.33, B=3.0, B-=2.67, C+=2.33, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0.
Why is A- worth 3.67 at Penn State?+
Penn State uses 0.33-step increments instead of the more common 0.3-step system. So A- = 3.67 (vs 3.7 at most schools) and B+ = 3.33. The differences are small but matter when comparing GPAs across schools.
Does Penn State use A+?+
No. Penn State does not offer A+ as a grade. The highest grade is A (4.0).
What is a passing grade at Penn State?+
D (1.0) is the lowest passing grade. Many programs require a C or higher in major-specific courses. You need at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA to graduate.
How is Penn State GPA calculated?+
Divide total grade points by total credits attempted. Only letter-graded courses (A through F) count. AU, CR, NC, NG, W, and SA/U grades are excluded.