Cumulative GPA Calculator
Enter each semester's GPA and credit hours
Frequently Asked Questions
Semester GPA only reflects one term's classes. Cumulative GPA is the weighted average of every semester's GPA combined, weighted by how many credit hours you took each semester — not a simple average of GPAs.
Because semesters with more credit hours should count more. A 4.0 in a 12-credit semester and a 2.0 in a 18-credit semester average to a simple 3.0, but the true credit-weighted cumulative GPA is lower (2.8) because more credits were earned at the lower GPA.
A 'W' (withdrawal) typically does not affect GPA, but an incomplete that converts to an F will. Check your school's specific policy — some schools also let you retake a class and replace the old grade ('grade replacement').
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Credit-weighted cumulative GPA formula
Cumulative GPA = Σ (semester GPA × semester credit hours) ÷ Σ (total credit hours).
Example
| Semester | GPA | Credits | Grade points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall Year 1 | 3.5 | 15 | 52.5 |
| Spring Year 1 | 3.2 | 16 | 51.2 |
| Fall Year 2 | 3.8 | 14 | 53.2 |
Total: 156.9 grade points ÷ 45 credits = 3.49 cumulative GPA.