UT Austin GPA Calculator
UT Austin uses a 4.0 scale with full plus/minus: A+ = A = 4.0. D- (0.7) is the lowest passing grade. CR/NC courses are excluded from GPA.
Calculate your GPA
Add each course with its letter grade and credits — the GPA updates as you type.
| Course | Grade | Credits |
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Add at least one course with credits to see your GPA.
About the UT Austin GPA Scale
The University of Texas at Austin uses a standard 4.0 GPA scale with full plus/minus grades in 0.3-step increments. A+ and A both carry 4.0 grade points — the A+ is a transcript distinction only.
UT also offers the CR/NC (Credit/No Credit) option. CR/NC courses earn credit but no grade points and are excluded from GPA. Students in good standing may take up to 20% of their degree coursework CR/NC.
| Letter Grade | Grade Points | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 | Same as A (transcript distinction only) |
| A | 4.0 | |
| A- | 3.7 | |
| B+ | 3.3 | |
| B | 3.0 | |
| B- | 2.7 | |
| C+ | 2.3 | |
| C | 2.0 | |
| C- | 1.7 | |
| D+ | 1.3 | |
| D | 1.0 | |
| D- | 0.7 | Lowest passing grade |
| F | 0.0 | Failure |
How UT Austin GPA is calculated
UT Austin GPA is calculated as:
GPA = sum of (grade points × credit hours) ÷ total credit hours
Only letter-graded courses (A+ through F) count. CR/NC, W (withdrawal), I (incomplete), and Q (drop) grades are excluded from GPA calculations.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What GPA scale does UT Austin use?+
UT Austin uses a 4.0 scale with full plus/minus: A+=A=4.0, A-=3.7, B+=3.3, B=3.0, B-=2.7, C+=2.3, C=2.0, C-=1.7, D+=1.3, D=1.0, D-=0.7, F=0.0.
Does A+ give extra GPA at UT Austin?+
No. UT Austin grades A+ the same as A — both are 4.0 grade points. The A+ appears on your transcript as a distinction but does not boost your GPA.
What is a passing grade at UT Austin?+
D- (0.7) 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 UT Austin use CR/NC?+
Yes. Credit/No Credit courses earn credit but no grade points and are excluded from GPA. Students may take up to 20% of their degree coursework CR/NC.
How is UT Austin GPA calculated?+
Divide total grade points by total credit hours attempted. Only letter-graded courses (A+ through F) count. CR/NC, W, I, and Q grades are excluded.