Cornell University
GPA Calculator
Calculate your Cornell GPA and convert it to percentage using the official 4.3 quality-point scale used on your Big Red transcript.
Cornell GPA Calculator
Add each course with its letter grade and credit hours. Calculation uses Cornell's official quality-point values.
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Cornell uses a 4.3 quality-point scale. A+ counts as 4.3 and the GPA is not capped at 4.0.
| Course | Grade | Credits | Actions |
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How Cornell GPA Is Calculated
Cornell multiplies each grade point by credit hours to get quality points, then divides total quality points by total graded credits.
📝 Worked Example
A four-course semester at Cornell:
| Course | Credit Hours | Grade | Grade Point | Quality Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOG 1440 | 4.0 | A− | 3.7 | 4 × 3.7 = 14.80 |
| ECON 1110 | 3.0 | B+ | 3.3 | 3 × 3.3 = 9.90 |
| MATH 1110 | 3.0 | A | 4.0 | 3 × 4.0 = 12.00 |
| ENGL 1100 | 3.0 | B | 3.0 | 3 × 3.0 = 9.00 |
| Total | 13.0 | — | — | 45.70 |
Plugging into the formula:
Cornell GPA to Percentage Converter
Convert your 4.3-scale Cornell GPA to an equivalent percentage instantly.
Convert GPA → Percentage
Enter any Cornell GPA between 0.0 and 4.3.
The Conversion Formula
Cornell's maximum grade point is 4.3, so:
Example: If your GPA is 3.7, then Percentage = (3.7 ÷ 4.3) × 100 ≈ 86.05%.
Tip: If an external evaluator caps A+ at 4.0, use the standard 4.0-scale conversion (GPA × 25) instead.
Official Cornell Grading Scale
Quality-point values used to compute semester and cumulative GPA, sourced from the Cornell University Registrar.
📘 Cornell Grade Point Equivalents (4.3 Scale)
Note: Cornell awards A+ = 4.3 and does not cap the cumulative GPA at 4.0.
| Letter Grade | Grade Point | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.3 | Excellent to very good |
| A | 4.0 | Excellent |
| A− | 3.7 | Excellent |
| B+ | 3.3 | Good |
| B | 3.0 | Good |
| B− | 2.7 | Good |
| C+ | 2.3 | Satisfactory |
| C | 2.0 | Satisfactory |
| C− | 1.7 | Satisfactory (S/U threshold) |
| D+ | 1.3 | Poor / Passing |
| D | 1.0 | Poor / Passing |
| D− | 0.7 | Poor / Passing |
| F | 0.0 | Failure |
📌 Symbols Used in Lieu of Grades
The following carry no quality points and are excluded from GPA: S (Satisfactory), U (Unsatisfactory), INC (Incomplete), R (In Progress / first term of a year-long course), NG/NGR (No Grade), W (Withdrawal), and audited courses.
Under the S/U option, S represents work that would earn C− or higher, and U represents work below C−.
Cornell GPA — Frequently Asked Questions
What GPA scale does Cornell University use?
Cornell uses a 4.3 quality-point scale: A+ = 4.3, A = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B− = 2.7, C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0, C− = 1.7, D+ = 1.3, D = 1.0, D− = 0.7, and F = 0.0.
Can my Cornell GPA be higher than 4.0?
Yes. Because A+ = 4.3 and Cornell does not cap the GPA at 4.0, earning A+ grades can lift your cumulative GPA above 4.0. Be aware that many graduate-school and external evaluators recalculate A+ as 4.0.
How do I convert my Cornell GPA to a percentage?
Use Percentage = (GPA ÷ 4.3) × 100, which reflects Cornell's maximum 4.3 grade point. For example, a GPA of 3.7 converts to about 86.05%.
Which grades are left out of my Cornell GPA?
Grades of S, U, INC, R, NG/NGR, W and audited courses carry no quality points and are excluded from both quality points and graded credits, so they don't affect your GPA.
What GPA do I need to stay in good standing at Cornell?
Undergraduates are generally expected to maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA (a C average) to remain in good academic standing, though specific colleges within Cornell may set additional requirements.
Reference: All grading data verified against the Cornell University Courses of Study — Exams and Grading.