Grades
Cumulative GPA
Convert each term to quality points, add them, and divide by the total credits. The credits are the weights.
The Formula
cumulative GPA = sum of (term GPA x credits) / sum of credits
Convert each term to quality points, add them, and divide by the total credits. The credits are the weights.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| G | Term GPA | points | The grade point average for one term. |
| c | Credits | credits | Credit hours earned in that term. |
| GPA_cum | Cumulative GPA | points | The credit-weighted average across all terms. |
What Each Symbol Means
Gpoints
Term GPA
The grade point average for one term.
ccredits
Credits
Credit hours earned in that term.
GPA_cumpoints
Cumulative GPA
The credit-weighted average across all terms.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
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Where This Formula Appears
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