Rutgers GPA Calculator
Rutgers uses a half-point scale: B+ = 3.5 (most schools use 3.3), C+ = 2.5 (most use 2.3). No A+, no D+, no D-, no C-.
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About the Rutgers GPA Scale
Rutgers University uses a unique half-point grading scale instead of the standard 0.3-step plus/minus system. The most distinctive features: B+ = 3.5 (most US schools use 3.3) and C+ = 2.5 (most use 2.3).
There is no A+, no A-, no B-, no C-, no D+, and no D-. The scale is straightforward: A=4.0, B+=3.5, B=3.0, C+=2.5, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0.
| Letter Grade | Grade Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.0 | |
| B+ | 3.5 | Half-point — Rutgers uses 3.5 for B+ (most schools use 3.3) |
| B | 3.0 | |
| C+ | 2.5 | Half-point — most schools use 2.3 |
| C | 2.0 | |
| D | 1.0 | |
| F | 0.0 | Failure |
How Rutgers GPA is calculated
Rutgers GPA is calculated as:
GPA = sum of (grade points × credits) ÷ total credits attempted
Only letter-graded courses count. Courses graded P (Pass), NC (No Credit), W (Withdrawal), or AUD (Audit) carry no grade points and are excluded.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grading scale does Rutgers use?+
Rutgers uses a half-point 4.0 scale: A=4.0, B+=3.5, B=3.0, C+=2.5, C=2.0, D=1.0, F=0.0. There is no A+, A-, B-, C-, D+, or D- at Rutgers.
Why is B+ worth 3.5 at Rutgers?+
Rutgers uses half-point grades instead of the standard 0.3-step increments. This means B+ = 3.5 (vs 3.3 at most schools) and C+ = 2.5 (vs 2.3). This is part of Rutgers' official grading policy.
Does Rutgers use plus and minus grades?+
Rutgers uses some plus grades (B+, C+) but no minus grades. There is no A-, B-, C-, D+, or D-.
What is a passing grade at Rutgers?+
A D (1.0) is the lowest passing grade at Rutgers. An F (0.0) is failing. You need at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA to graduate.
How does Rutgers calculate GPA?+
Divide total grade points by total credits attempted. Only letter-graded courses (A, B+, B, C+, C, D, F) count. P, NC, W, and AUD grades are excluded from the GPA calculation.