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Louisiana State University (LSU)

United States

Louisiana State University (LSU) is a prestigious institution in the United States known for its academic excellence and diverse programs. The university offers a comprehensive 4.0-based grading system that effectively evaluates student performance across various disciplines.

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Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS)

United States

Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS) is a prestigious institution in the United States known for its academic excellence and diverse programs. The university offers a comprehensive 4.0-based grading system that effectively evaluates student performance across various disciplines.

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Louisiana Tech University

United States

Louisiana Tech University is a prestigious institution in the United States known for its academic excellence and diverse programs. The university offers a comprehensive 4.0-based grading system that effectively evaluates student performance across various disciplines.

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Loyola Marymount University (LMU)

United States

Loyola Marymount University is a private Jesuit university founded in 1911 in Los Angeles, California. Located on a bluff overlooking the Pacific Ocean, LMU combines the intellectual traditions of the Jesuits with the cultural diversity of Los Angeles. The university is known for its programs in film and television, business, education, and liberal arts, with a commitment to social justice and forming students as whole persons.

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Loyola University Chicago (LUC)

United States

Loyola University Chicago (LUC) is a prestigious institution in the United States known for its academic excellence and diverse programs. The university offers a comprehensive 4.0-based grading system that effectively evaluates student performance across various disciplines.

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Loyola University Maryland

United States

Loyola University Maryland is a prestigious institution in the United States known for its academic excellence and diverse programs. The university offers a comprehensive 4.0-based grading system that effectively evaluates student performance across various disciplines.

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Luzerne County Community College (LCCC)

United States

Luzerne County Community College (LCCC) is a prestigious institution in the United States known for its academic excellence and diverse programs. The university offers a comprehensive 4.0-based grading system that effectively evaluates student performance across various disciplines.

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Macomb Community College

United States

Macomb Community College is a prestigious institution in the United States known for its academic excellence and diverse programs. The university offers a comprehensive 4.0-based grading system that effectively evaluates student performance across various disciplines.

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Madison Area Technical College

United States

Madison Area Technical College is a prestigious institution in the United States known for its academic excellence and diverse programs. The university offers a comprehensive 4.0-based grading system that effectively evaluates student performance across various disciplines.

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Malcolm X College (MXC)

United States

Malcolm X College (MXC) is a prestigious institution in the United States known for its academic excellence and diverse programs. The university offers a comprehensive 4.0-based grading system that effectively evaluates student performance across various disciplines.

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Manchester Community College (MCC)

United States

Manchester Community College (MCC) is a prestigious institution in the United States known for its academic excellence and diverse programs. The university offers a comprehensive 4.0-based grading system that effectively evaluates student performance across various disciplines.

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Manhattan University

United States

Manhattan University is a prestigious institution in the United States known for its academic excellence and diverse programs. The university offers a comprehensive 4.0-based grading system that effectively evaluates student performance across various disciplines.

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Grading systems used at United States universities

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universities use the letter-grade scale (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, ...)
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universities use the percentage-based scale (graded out of 100)

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 anything manually. Pick your university and the calculator applies the correct conversion automatically.

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?
Each United States university in our listing stores its own official grading scheme — most use either the 4.0 letter-grade scale or a percentage-based scale, with each institution's exact cut-offs and grade-point values stored individually. Pick your university and the calculator applies the correct conversion automatically.
What is considered a good GPA at United States universities?
A competitive GPA varies by institution and program. Most United States graduate-school applications expect at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent percentage), with top programs often requiring 3.5+. Treat the figure GPAWise calculates as a planning estimate — your registrar may apply rounding or special-credit rules slightly differently.
Is GPAWise free for students in United States?
Yes. GPAWise is completely free, with no signup, no email, and no ads. Your 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 what your transcript will show. Differences usually come from special credits (audit, withdraw, transfer credits) or rounding rules your registrar may apply differently.
Can I see what 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 grade you'd need across your remaining credits to reach a goal. It uses the same institution-specific grading scheme.