University of Iowa GPA Calculator
Calculate your GPA at University of Iowa (Iowa) in Iowa City, IA, using its grading scale. Add your courses, grades, and credit hours below.
Also written UIowa, U of I.
GPA across 10 credits
University of Iowa grading scale
Iowa uses .33/.67 increments and awards A+ = 4.33, so a GPA can exceed 4.0.
| Letter grade | Grade points |
|---|---|
| A+ | 4.33 |
| 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 Iowa 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 Iowa
Graduating with honors
| Honor | Basis | Minimum GPA |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Distinction | 3.95 and above | 3.95 |
| High Distinction | 3.85 – 3.94 | 3.85 |
| Distinction | 3.75 – 3.84 | 3.75 |
Iowa does not use Latin names — it awards Distinction, High Distinction, and Highest Distinction, shown as one, two, or three stars. You must complete your final 60 semester hours in residence at Iowa, with at least 45 graded hours finished before your last semester. Pharmacy and Law use different thresholds.
Dean's List
Iowa requires a term GPA of at least 3.50. You need a 3.5 or higher semester GPA across at least 12 Iowa-graded semester hours, with no Incomplete or missing grades that term.
Good academic standing
You need a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 to stay in good academic standing. Once you have earned 30 or more semester hours you need a 2.00 cumulative GPA, or 1.85 if you have fewer than 30 hours, plus at least a 1.50 in any single term. Falling short places you on academic probation.
Repeating a course
Iowa's Second-Grade-Only option lets you repeat up to three courses, once each, across your undergraduate career, with only the second grade counting toward your GPA though both remain visible on your transcript. Some graduate programs still consider your original grades when recomputing GPA.
Pass/fail grades and your GPA
Pass/Nonpass grades are excluded from your GPA and from graded semester hours. You elect the option by the deadline on the academic calendar, but which courses qualify and any credit-hour limits depend on your college.
Sources
The grading scale and policies above were checked against University of Iowa's own published policies on July 28, 2026:
- University of Iowa General Catalog — Grading
- University of Iowa Registrar — Dean's List
- Iowa CLAS Handbook — Academic Probation
- Iowa CLAS Handbook — Grading System
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 Iowa?
Each letter grade maps to grade points on University of Iowa's scale (4.0 scale, thirds with A+ = 4.33). Multiply each course's grade points by its credit hours, sum them, and divide by total credits.
What is the maximum GPA at Iowa?
The maximum GPA is 4.33 on this scale.
What GPA do you need for the Dean's List at Iowa?
A term GPA of 3.50 or higher. You need a 3.5 or higher semester GPA across at least 12 Iowa-graded semester hours, with no Incomplete or missing grades that term.
Can you retake a course to raise your GPA at Iowa?
Iowa's Second-Grade-Only option lets you repeat up to three courses, once each, across your undergraduate career, with only the second grade counting toward your GPA though both remain visible on your transcript. Some graduate programs still consider your original grades when recomputing GPA.
Is this the official calculator?
No — this is a free study tool. Always confirm your GPA against University of Iowa's official registrar or student portal.
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