University of Kansas GPA Calculator
Calculate your GPA at University of Kansas (KU) in Lawrence, KS, using its grading scale. Add your courses, grades, and credit hours below.
GPA across 10 credits
University of Kansas grading scale
Kansas uses the standard .3/.7 scale; no A+ is awarded (the scale tops out at A = 4.0).
| Letter grade | Grade points |
|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 |
| 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 |
How to calculate your KU 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 KU
Graduating with honors
| Honor | Basis | Minimum GPA |
|---|---|---|
| Highest Distinction | No more than the top 3% of the class | — |
| Distinction | No more than the top 10% | — |
KU does not use cum laude, magna, or summa titles for university-wide graduation honors — it ranks graduates by GPA instead, using your KU GPA or your overall GPA including transfer credit, whichever is lower. You need at least 60 graded credit hours completed in residence at KU.
Dean's List
KU requires a term GPA of at least 3.50. The College's Honor Roll requires a minimum 3.5 semester GPA across at least 12 graded hours; Credit/No Credit courses do not count toward that 12-hour minimum. It is determined for fall and spring terms only.
Good academic standing
You need a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00 to stay in good academic standing. Good standing requires a cumulative KU GPA of 2.00 or better. Falling below puts you On Notice the first time, then on Academic Probation, which requires a term GPA of at least 2.00 under 45 attempted hours, or 2.50 at 45 hours and above.
Repeating a course
KU's grade replacement policy lets undergraduates repeat a KU course and use the new grade instead of the original for GPA purposes, for original grades of C+ or below, up to five courses total. The original stays on the transcript but is excluded from the GPA once replaced, and the policy cannot be used for courses already applied to an awarded degree.
Pass/fail grades and your GPA
Credit/No Credit lets you take one course per semester outside your major or minor without affecting your GPA, with Credit covering A through C−. No Credit does not satisfy degree requirements, and CR/NC cannot be used for major requirements.
Sources
The grading scale and policies above were checked against University of Kansas's own published policies on July 28, 2026:
- KU College Undergraduate Academic Services — Distinction and Highest Distinction
- KU College Undergraduate Academic Services — Honor Roll
- KU College Undergraduate Academic Services — Academic Standing
- KU Catalog — Regulations (Grade Replacement)
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 KU?
Each letter grade maps to grade points on University of Kansas's scale (Standard 4.0 (A = 4.0, with +/−)). Multiply each course's grade points by its credit hours, sum them, and divide by total credits.
What is the maximum GPA at KU?
The maximum GPA is 4.0 on this scale.
What GPA do you need for the Dean's List at KU?
A term GPA of 3.50 or higher. The College's Honor Roll requires a minimum 3.5 semester GPA across at least 12 graded hours; Credit/No Credit courses do not count toward that 12-hour minimum. It is determined for fall and spring terms only.
Can you retake a course to raise your GPA at KU?
KU's grade replacement policy lets undergraduates repeat a KU course and use the new grade instead of the original for GPA purposes, for original grades of C+ or below, up to five courses total. The original stays on the transcript but is excluded from the GPA once replaced, and the policy cannot be used for courses already applied to an awarded degree.
Is this the official calculator?
No — this is a free study tool. Always confirm your GPA against University of Kansas's official registrar or student portal.
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