Grade Point Average (GPA) Calculation and Definitions

The GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) is calculated by multiplying the credits for each course by the quality points associated with the grade earned, totaling the points earned for all courses, and dividing the total points by the total number of credit attempts.

All grades will be assigned based upon a 4.0 grading scale.

Quality Points are assigned to each letter grade.

  • A = 4.0 quality points
  • B = 3.0 quality points
  • C = 2.0 quality points
  • D = 1 quality point
  • F = 0 quality points

The assigned values for the grades are A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, and F  = 0. (D & F are unacceptable credit in a course; therefore, those grades do not satisfy the graduation requirements)

Class Code Course Title Hours Attempted Grade Grade Value Quality Points
MATH 1013 Algebra Concepts 3 A 4 12
ENGL 1010 English 3 B 3 9
ACCT 1100 Financial Accounting 4 F 0 0
EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations & Professional Development 2 C 2 4

For example, 25.0 Total Quality Points divided by 12.0 Hours Attempted equals a GPA of 2.08