The University of Michigan GPA calculator helps students compute their Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4.0 scale. Your GPA is calculated by dividing the total Michigan Honor Points (Quality Points) by the total Michigan Semester Hours (Credits) elected. Only letter-graded courses (A–E) are included; grades such as P (Pass), CR (Credit), NC (No Credit), and NR (Not Reported) do not affect GPA.
Welcome to the ultimate University of Michigan GPA Calculator, a student-friendly tool built to help Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint campus students calculate, track, and improve their academic performance. Whether you’re an undergraduate, graduate, or transfer applicant, this GPA calculator for University of Michigan Dearborn and the Ann Arbor GPA system follows the same official grading formula.
How is GPA Calculated at University of Michigan?
The University of Michigan calculates GPA using a standard weighted average method based on a 4.0 scale. The "weight" of each course is its credit hour value. A higher credit course will have a more significant impact on your GPA than a lower credit one. The official formula is:
GPA = Total Honor Points / Total Credit Hours
Where "Honor Points" (also known as Quality Points) are calculated for each course by multiplying the credit hours by the grade point value of the letter grade you received.
Example Calculation:
| Course | Credits | Grade | Grade Point | Honor Points (Credits × GP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGLISH 125 | 4 | A | 4.0 | 16.0 |
| MATH 115 | 4 | B+ | 3.3 | 13.2 |
| BIOLOGY 171 | 3 | A- | 3.7 | 11.1 |
| Total | 11 | 40.3 |
- Total Honor Points: 40.3
- Total Credit Hours: 11
- Term GPA = 40.3 ÷ 11 = 3.66
University of Michigan Grade to Grade Point Table
This calculator uses the official grade point values as specified by the U-M College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). This scale is standard across most undergraduate programs.
| Letter Grade | Grade Point | Letter Grade | Grade Point |
|---|---|---|---|
| A+ | 4.0 | C+ | 2.3 |
| A | 4.0 | C | 2.0 |
| A- | 3.7 | C- | 1.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 | D+ | 1.3 |
| B | 3.0 | D | 1.0 |
| B- | 2.7 | D- | 0.7 |
| E | 0.0 |
Note: Grades of P (Pass), F (Fail in a Pass/Fail course), CR (Credit), NC (No Credit), S (Satisfactory), U (Unsatisfactory), and NR (No Report) are not included in the GPA calculation.
User Tips & Guidance
- Only Graded Courses: Remember to only enter courses for which you received a letter grade from A+ to E. Pass/Fail or credit/no-credit courses do not impact your GPA.
- Repeated Courses: At the Ann Arbor campus, if a course is repeated, only the second election of the course (and its grade) is computed into the GPA. The first election will remain on your transcript but will be marked to indicate it's been repeated.
- For Transfer Applicants: When you apply to transfer, U-M will recalculate your GPA based on all transferable coursework from your previous institutions on an unweighted 4.0 scale.
- Check Your Standing: A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 is required for graduation from most undergraduate programs. Graduate programs typically require a minimum GPA of 3.0 to remain in good academic standing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is the average GPA at University of Michigan?
The average GPA for admitted first-year students at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor is typically very high, often around 3.9 unweighted. This reflects the highly competitive nature of admissions.
Q2: How does University of Michigan calculate GPA?
The GPA is calculated by dividing the total number of Michigan Honor Points (credit hours multiplied by grade points) by the total number of Michigan Semester Hours (credit hours attempted for letter grades A-E).
Q3: What GPA is needed for admission to University of Michigan Ann Arbor?
While there is no official minimum, successful applicants to the Ann Arbor campus typically present a high school GPA in the 3.8 to 4.0 range, coupled with a rigorous academic curriculum.
Q4: How is the University of Michigan Dearborn GPA system different?
The Dearborn and Flint campuses use the same fundamental 4.0 grading scale as Ann Arbor. While there might be minor differences in specific course credit structures or policies, this calculator's core logic applies to all three campuses.