University of Minnesota GPA Calculator
UMN uses a 4.0 scale with 0.33-step increments (A- = 3.67, not 3.7). D (1.0) is the lowest passing grade. S/N courses are excluded.
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| Course | Grade | Credits |
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About the UMN GPA Scale
The University of Minnesota uses a 4.0 GPA scale with plus/minus grades in 0.33-point increments. A- = 3.67 and B+ = 3.33 (similar to Penn State, UMN uses 0.33 steps rather than the more common 0.3 steps).
UMN offers the S/N (Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory) grading option. S/N courses earn credits but no grade points and are excluded from the GPA. Students may take up to 25% of their degree coursework S/N.
| Letter Grade | Grade Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A | 4.0 | |
| A- | 3.67 | UMN uses 3.67 (most schools use 3.7) |
| B+ | 3.33 | UMN uses 3.33 |
| B | 3.0 | |
| B- | 2.67 | |
| C+ | 2.33 | |
| C | 2.0 | |
| C- | 1.67 | |
| D+ | 1.33 | |
| D | 1.0 | Lowest passing grade |
| F | 0.0 | Failure |
How UMN GPA is calculated
UMN GPA is calculated as:
GPA = sum of (grade points × credits) ÷ total credits attempted
Only letter-graded courses (A through F) count. S/N, K (in progress), W (withdrawal), and V (audit) grades carry no grade points and are excluded from GPA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What GPA scale does University of Minnesota use?+
UMN 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, C-=1.67, D+=1.33, D=1.0, F=0.0.
Why is A- worth 3.67 at UMN?+
UMN 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.
What is a passing grade at UMN?+
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.
Does UMN use S/N grading?+
Yes. Satisfactory/Not Satisfactory courses earn credit but no grade points and are excluded from GPA. Students may take up to 25% of their degree coursework S/N.
How is UMN GPA calculated?+
Divide total grade points by total credits attempted. Only letter-graded courses (A through F) count. S/N, K, W, and V grades are excluded.