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Universities in United States

Ocean County College (OCC)

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Odessa College (OC)

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Ohio Christian University (OCU)

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Ohio State University

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Ohio University

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Ohlone College

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Oklahoma City Community College (OCCC)

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Oklahoma State University - Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC)

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Oklahoma State University (OSU)

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Old Dominion University (ODU)

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Olive-Harvey College

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Olivet Nazarene University (ONU)

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Onondaga Community College, SUNY

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Orange County Community College, SUNY

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Oregon Institute of Technology (Oregon Tech)

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Oregon State University (OSU)

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Owens Community College

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Owensboro Community and Technical College (OCTC)

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Oxnard College (OC)

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Ozarks Technical Community College (OTC)

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Pace University

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Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA)

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Palm Beach State College (PBSC)

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Palo Alto College (PAC)

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Palo Verde College (PVC)

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Palomar College

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Paradise Valley Community College (PVCC)

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Paris Junior College (PJC)

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Park University

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Parkland College

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Pasadena City College (PCC)

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Pasco-Hernando State College (PHSC)

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Passaic County Community College (PCCC)

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Pearl River Community College (PRCC)

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Pellissippi State Community College (PSCC)

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Pennsylvania College of Technology (Penn College)

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Grading intelligence

Grading systems used at United States universities

923 universities use a letter-grade scale
Scale range
0.0–4.3
Top grade
A = 4.0

e.g. Abilene Christian University (ACU)· Academy of Art University (AAU)· Adelphi University

97 universities use a percentage-based scale
Scale range
0.0–4.0
Top grade
A = 4.0

e.g. Ashford University· Athens Technical College· Atlantic Cape Community College

1 university uses a percentage (no grade points) scale
Scale range
0.0–4.0
Top grade
A+ = 0.0

e.g. Bristol Community College (BCC)

Each United States university stores its own grading scheme — including any plus/minus subdivisions, custom cut-offs, and scale maxima — so you don’t need to convert your GPA manually. Pick your university and the calculator applies the correct conversion automatically.

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These 984 calculators have had their grading scheme checked against the university’s own published policy — the table the calculator applies is the table the institution prints:

United States GPA Calculator FAQs

Common questions students from United States ask about calculating their GPA with GPAWise.

Which grading scale do United States universities use?
Across the 1021 universities we list in United States, 923 universities use a letter-grade scale (0.0–4.3), 97 universities use a percentage-based scale (0.0–4.0), and 1 university uses a percentage (no grade points) scale (0.0–4.0). Each sets its own cut-offs, so your GPA reflects your specific institution rather than a generic conversion. Examples in our listing include Abilene Christian University (ACU), Academy of Art University (AAU), and Adelphi University.
What is considered a good GPA at United States universities?
On United States's most common 4.3-point scale, a GPA of about 3.2 is generally considered good and 3.8 or above excellent; many graduate programs look for at least 3.2. Because each university sets its own cut-offs, treat these as planning figures — your registrar may round or weight credits differently.
Is GPAWise free for students in United States?
Yes — GPAWise is completely free for students in United States, with no signup and no email. Your GPA inputs stay in your browser, scoped to this site, for 60 days from your last visit — they're never sent to a server unless you choose to submit feedback.
How accurate is the GPA calculation for United States institutions?
For the courses and credits you enter, the calculator applies each United States university's official grading scheme so the result matches your transcript. United States uses the 4.0 scale (A = 4.0), and differences usually come from special credits (audit, withdraw, transfer) or rounding rules your registrar may apply differently.
Can I see what semester GPA I need next semester to hit a target?
Yes — every per-university page on GPAWise has a Target GPA calculator (linked from the regular calculator's result card) that tells you the average semester GPA you'd need across your remaining credits to reach a goal. It uses the same institution-specific grading scheme.