Pennsylvania State University GPA Calculator
Calculate your GPA at Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) in University Park, PA, using its grading scale. Add your courses, grades, and credit hours below.
Also written PSU.
GPA across 10 credits
Pennsylvania State University grading scale
Penn State uses .33/.67 increments; grades are A, A−, B+, B, B−, C+, C, D, F (no A+, C−, D+ or D−).
| Letter grade | Grade points |
|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 |
| 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 |
| D- | 0.67 |
| F | 0.0 |
How to calculate your Penn State GPA
- Enter each course and choose the letter grade you earned.
- Add the credit hours for each course.
- Your credit-weighted GPA updates instantly above.
Academic policies at Penn State
Graduating with honors
Penn State awards distinction by class rank, not a fixed GPA. Baccalaureate candidates in the top 12% of their college's graduating class who also hold a cumulative GPA of at least 3.50 and have earned at least 60 credits at the University graduate with distinction. That 12% is split into the top 2% summa cum laude, the next 4% magna cum laude, and the next 6% cum laude. Because the cutoffs are set from prior graduates' GPAs each September, the GPA needed for a given level shifts year to year.
Sources
The grading scale and policies above were checked against Pennsylvania State University's own published policies on July 28, 2026:
Policies change. If you spot something out of date, tell usand we'll correct it.
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Frequently asked questions
How is GPA calculated at Penn State?
Each letter grade maps to grade points on Pennsylvania State University's scale (4.0 scale, thirds (A− = 3.67, B+ = 3.33)). Multiply each course's grade points by its credit hours, sum them, and divide by total credits.
What is the maximum GPA at Penn State?
The maximum GPA is 4.0 on this scale.
Is this the official calculator?
No — this is a free study tool. Always confirm your GPA against Pennsylvania State University's official registrar or student portal.
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These convert letter grades to grade points exactly the way Penn State does.
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