Carnegie Mellon University GPA calculator
At Carnegie Mellon University, each course’s grade converts to grade points (an A+ is 4 on the 4.0 scale). Your GPA is the credit-weighted average: multiply each course’s points by its credits, add them up, and divide by your total credits.
The 4.0 scale
| Grade | Percentage | Points |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 97% and up | 4 |
| A | 93–96% | 4 |
| A- | 90–92% | 3.7 |
| B+ | 87–89% | 3.3 |
| B | 83–86% | 3 |
| B- | 80–82% | 2.7 |
| C+ | 77–79% | 2.3 |
| C | 73–76% | 2 |
| C- | 70–72% | 1.7 |
| D+ | 67–69% | 1.3 |
| D | 63–66% | 1 |
| D- | 60–62% | 0.7 |
| F | 0–59% | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How is GPA calculated at Carnegie Mellon University?
At Carnegie Mellon University, each course’s grade converts to grade points (an A+ is 4 on the 4.0 scale). Your GPA is the credit-weighted average: multiply each course’s points by its credits, add them up, and divide by your total credits. Syllabase does this automatically for every course you track.
What percentage is an A+ at Carnegie Mellon University?
On the scale Syllabase uses for Carnegie Mellon University, 97% or higher is an A+, worth 4 grade points.
What’s the lowest passing grade at Carnegie Mellon University?
D- (60% and up, 0.7 grade points) is the lowest passing band on this scale. Some programs require higher grades, so check your program’s rules.
Is this the official calculator?
No. It uses the grading scale Syllabase applies for Carnegie Mellon University, which is based on published grading policies. Your registrar’s rules (repeated courses, pass/fail, transfer credit) always win.
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