Washington University in St. Louis
GPA Calculator
Calculate your WashU (WUSTL) GPA and convert it to percentage using the official plus/minus 4.0 grading scale recorded on your academic transcript.
WashU GPA Calculator
Add each course with its letter grade and unit value. Calculation uses WashU's official grade-point values.
Add Your Courses
WashU uses a plus/minus 4.0 scale. A plus adds 0.3 and a minus subtracts 0.3, so A+ = 4.3.
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How WashU GPA Is Calculated
WashU multiplies each grade point by the course's units to get grade points earned, then divides total grade points by total GPA-eligible units.
📝 Worked Example
An official WashU example using two courses:
| Course | Units | Grade | Grade Value | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | 3.0 | A | 4.0 | 3 × 4.0 = 12.00 |
| Course 2 | 4.0 | B+ | 3.3 | 4 × 3.3 = 13.20 |
| Total | 7.0 | — | — | 25.20 |
Plugging into the formula:
WashU GPA to Percentage Converter
Convert your 4.0-scale WashU GPA to an equivalent percentage instantly.
Convert GPA → Percentage
Enter any WashU GPA between 0.0 and 4.0.
The Conversion Formula
WashU uses a 4.0 scale, so:
Example: If your GPA is 3.6, then Percentage = 3.6 × 25 = 90.00%.
Official WashU Grading Scale
Grade-point values used to compute semester and cumulative GPA, sourced from the WashU University Registrar and Bulletin.
📘 WashU Plus/Minus Grade Points (4.0 Scale)
Note: A plus adds 0.3 and a minus subtracts 0.3. The Brown School and School of Public Health omit D grades; the College of Architecture and Olin Business School do not award A+.
| Letter Grade | Grade Point | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.3 | Outstanding (record caps at 4.0) |
| 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 |
| D+ | 1.3 | Passing (poor) |
| D | 1.0 | Passing (poor) |
| D− | 0.7 | Passing (poor) |
| F | 0.0 | Failure |
📌 Grades Excluded from GPA
The following marks carry no grade points and are not counted in GPA-eligible units: P (Pass), NP (No Pass), L (satisfactory Audit), Z (unsatisfactory Audit), W (Withdrawal), I (Incomplete), IP (In Progress), N (No Grade Reported), T (Transfer), and EC (Exam Credit).
An unresolved I or N lapses to a final failing grade of F (or NP for Pass/No Pass courses) after the deadline set by the student's school.
WashU GPA — Frequently Asked Questions
What GPA scale does Washington University in St. Louis use?
WashU uses a plus/minus 4.0 grade-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. A plus adds 0.3 and a minus subtracts 0.3.
Is A+ worth 4.3 at WashU?
Yes — an A+ carries 4.3 grade points, since a plus adds 0.3 to the base A value of 4.0. The maximum GPA reported on your official record under the standard scale is 4.0. Note that the College of Architecture and Olin Business School do not award A+.
Do Pass/No Pass and audit courses count in my WashU GPA?
No. Pass/No Pass (P, NP) and audited (L, Z) courses carry no grade points and are excluded from GPA. Only courses taken for a letter grade count toward your GPA-eligible units.
How do I convert my WashU GPA to a percentage?
Use Percentage = GPA × 25 (equivalent to (GPA ÷ 4.0) × 100). For example, a GPA of 3.6 converts to 90%.
What happens to an Incomplete (I) or N grade at WashU?
An I (Incomplete) or N (No Grade Reported) does not affect your GPA until resolved. If it is not resolved by the deadline set by your school, it lapses to a failing F (or NP for Pass/No Pass courses).
Reference: All grading data verified against the WashU Office of the University Registrar — Grading Information and the WashU Bulletin — Undergraduate Academic Policies.