1. What is Cumulative GPA?

Cumulative GPA (Grade Point Average) is a measure of a student's overall academic performance in college. It represents the average of all grade points earned divided by the total number of credits attempted.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the standard GPA formula:

Where:

• Total Grade Points — Sum of all grade points earned (course grade × course credits)
• Total Credits — Sum of all credits attempted

Explanation: The formula calculates the weighted average of all grades based on the credit hours of each course.

3. Importance of GPA Calculation

Details: Cumulative GPA is crucial for academic standing, scholarship eligibility, graduate school applications, and many employment opportunities after college.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your total grade points and total credits attempted. Both values must be positive numbers, with credits greater than zero.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What's considered a good college GPA?
A: Typically, 3.0-3.5 is good, 3.5-3.7 is very good, and 3.7-4.0 is excellent. Requirements vary by program and institution.

Q2: How is GPA different from CGPA?
A: GPA often refers to a single semester's performance, while CGPA (Cumulative GPA) refers to the overall average across all semesters.

Q3: Do all courses count toward GPA?
A: Most graded courses count, but policies vary. Some institutions exclude pass/fail courses or remedial classes.

Q4: How can I improve my cumulative GPA?
A: By earning higher grades in future courses (especially high-credit ones) and repeating courses with low grades if allowed.

Q5: Do plus/minus grades affect GPA?
A: Yes, most colleges assign different grade points for A, A-, B+, etc., which affects the precise GPA calculation.