Yale University GPA Calculator
Calculate your GPA at Yale University in New Haven, CT, using its grading scale. Add your courses, grades, and credit hours below.
GPA across 10 credits
Yale University grading scale
Yale's honors scale uses .33/.67 increments (A− = 3.67) and awards no A+; Yale does not print a GPA on transcripts.
| 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 Yale 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 Yale
Graduating with honors
| Honor | Basis | Minimum GPA |
|---|---|---|
| Summa cum laude | No more than the top 5% of the class | — |
| Magna cum laude | No more than the next 10% | — |
| Cum laude | No more than the next 15% | — |
Yale awards General Honors by class percentile rather than a fixed GPA, with at most 30% of each graduating class receiving a Latin honor. The ranking uses your Yale-only GPA, and Credit/D/Fail courses are excluded. Distinction in the Major is awarded separately by each department.
Dean's List
Yale College's academic regulations make no mention of a Dean's List.
Good academic standing
Yale does not define good standing by GPA. You accumulate course credits on a schedule — at least 8 credits after two terms, 16 after four, and 26 after six — and you fall out of good standing if you earn three F grades in one term, or F grades in two out of three successive terms.
Pass/fail grades and your GPA
Yale's Credit/D/Fail option converts a grade of C− or better into a CR that does not affect your GPA, while grades of D+ and below still post and count as given. You can use it for up to 4 credits per year and 2 per term, capped at 6 credits toward your degree.
Sources
The grading scale and policies above were checked against Yale University's own published policies on July 28, 2026:
- Yale College Programs of Study — Honors
- Yale College Programs of Study — Promotion and Good Standing
- Yale College Programs of Study — Grades
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 If you spot something out of date, tell usand we'll correct it.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 Yale?
Each letter grade maps to grade points on Yale 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 Yale?
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 Yale University's official registrar or student portal.
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