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Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU)

United States

Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) is a respected institution in the United States. The university utilizes a Letter (A..F), Score (0..100), Points (0..4.0) grading system.

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Prince George's Community College (PGCC)

United States

Prince George's Community College (PGCC) 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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Princeton University

United States

Princeton is an elite Ivy League institution founded in 1746 with a strong focus on undergraduate education and research. Use Princeton's standard 4.0 grading scale to calculate your GPA and academic standing.

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Providence College

United States

Providence 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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Purchase College, SUNY

United States

Purchase College, SUNY 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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Purdue University

United States

Purdue 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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Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW)

United States

Purdue University Fort Wayne (PFW) 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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Purdue University Northwest (PNW)

United States

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) 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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Queens College (QC), CUNY

United States

Queens College (QC), CUNY is a respected institution in the United States. The university utilizes a Letter (A+..F), Percentage (0..100), 4.0 Scale (0..4.0) grading system.

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Queensborough Community College, CUNY

United States

Queensborough Community College, CUNY is a respected institution in the United States. The university utilizes a Letter (A..F), Grade Range (0..100), Points (0..4.0) grading system.

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Quinnipiac University

United States

Quinnipiac University is a respected institution in the United States. The university utilizes a Letter (A..F), Numerical (0..100), Points (0..4.0) grading system.

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Quinsigamond Community College (QCC)

United States

Quinsigamond Community College (QCC) is a respected institution in the United States. The university utilizes a Letter (A..F), Numerical (0..100), Points (0..4.0) grading system.

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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.