Cumulative GPA calculator
Your cumulative GPA is the average of every course you've taken. Enter your current GPA and credits in the boxes below the courses, add this term's grades, and see your new overall GPA.
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Cumulative GPA formula
Cumulative GPA = (current GPA × credits completed + this term’s quality points) ÷ (credits completed + this term’s credits)
Worked example
You have a 2.85 GPA over 45 credits. This semester you take 15 credits and earn a 3.60.
- Current quality points: 2.85 × 45 = 128.25
- This term: 3.60 × 15 = 54.0
- New GPA: (128.25 + 54.0) ÷ 60 = 3.04
How fast can you raise your GPA?
Starting GPA 2.80. Each column assumes a perfect 4.0 in a 15-credit semester.
| Credits so far | After one 4.0 term | After two 4.0 terms |
|---|---|---|
| 15 | 3.40 | 3.60 |
| 30 | 3.20 | 3.40 |
| 60 | 3.04 | 3.20 |
| 90 | 2.97 | 3.10 |
The earlier you improve, the bigger the effect. Late in a degree, retaking courses with grade replacement often helps more than a single strong semester.
Frequently asked questions
How do I calculate cumulative GPA?
Multiply your current GPA by your completed credits to get total quality points. Add this term's quality points, then divide by all credits combined.
What is the difference between term GPA and cumulative GPA?
Term (semester) GPA covers one semester. Cumulative GPA covers every graded course at your school.
How much can one semester raise my GPA?
It depends on how many credits you already have. A 4.0 semester of 15 credits raises a 2.8 GPA with 30 credits to 3.2, but with 90 credits only to about 2.97.
Where do I find my current cumulative GPA?
It's on your unofficial transcript or degree audit in your student portal, along with the GPA credit hours used.
Do repeated courses change my cumulative GPA?
Many schools replace or average the old grade when you retake a course. Remove the old course's credits from your current total if your school replaces it.