Grade Point Average (GPA) Computation

Grade point averages are figured by dividing the number of grade points by the number of credits attempted. Grade points are assigned as follows: A=4; B=3; C=2; D=1; F=0.

On the K-State transcript the class is listed, followed by the credit hours for the class, the grade, and the grade points given for the class. The last line on the K-State transcript will show the cumulative credit hours, GPA, and grade points.

Community colleges and other universities have a variety of formats for printing the transcripts. Therefore, it is important that you figure the GPA yourself and not use the bottom line on the transcript in your figures.

One way to figure GPA is to make 5 columns for each of the grades: A, B, C, D, and F. Go through each transcript, putting the number of credits given for each class in the column of the grade given. Total each column. The total of all 5 columns will give you the number of credit hours taken. Then multiply the total of the A column times 4, B times 3, C times 2, D times 1, and F times 0. Adding these products will give you your total grade points. Divide grade points by credit hours. This is your GPA for that school. Do this for all institutions attended. Add all grade points, add all credit hours, and then divide total grade points by total credits for a cumulative GPA.

Grade Point Average Computation Example

Grade	A	B	C	D	F
	3	2	3	3	3
	3	3	3
	3
	9	5	6	3	3	= 26 Credit Hours
	x4	x3	x2	x1	x0
	36	15	12	3	0	= 66 Grade Points
66 ÷ 26 = 2.538 Grade Point Average