📘 How the UT GPA Calculator Works

The UT GPA Calculator is an essential tool for students across the entire University of Texas System, helping you accurately calculate your semester or cumulative GPA. By using the official 4.0 scale grading policy specific to each campus—be it Austin, Dallas, Arlington, or San Antonio—it combines your course grades and credit hours to deliver a precise and reliable GPA result. This ensures you have an accurate measure of your academic performance for advising, applications, or personal tracking.

The Official GPA Formula

The calculation for your Grade Point Average is a weighted average. This means that courses with a higher number of credit hours will have a greater impact on your final GPA. The formula is:

GPA = Total Grade Points Earned / Total Credit Hours Attempted

Where "Total Grade Points" are found by multiplying the credit hours for each class by the grade point value of the grade you received in that class (e.g., A=4.0, B+=3.33).

🎓 UT Grading Scales by Branch

While all University of Texas campuses use a 4.0 scale, the specific letter grades and their corresponding point values can differ. This calculator automatically adjusts the grade options based on your campus selection.

Campus	Grades with Point Values
🟣 UT Austin	A(4.0), A-(3.67), B+(3.33), B(3.0), B-(2.67), C+(2.33), C(2.0), C-(1.67), D+(1.33), D(1.0), D-(0.67), F(0.0)
🟢 UT Dallas	A+(4.0), A(4.0), A-(3.67), B+(3.33), B(3.0), B-(2.67), C+(2.33), C(2.0), C-(1.67), D+(1.33), D(1.0), D-(0.67), F(0.0)
🔵 UT Arlington	A(4.0), B(3.0), C(2.0), D(1.0), F(0.0)
🟠 UT San Antonio	A+(4.0), A(4.0), A-(3.67), B+(3.33), B(3.0), B-(2.67), C+(2.33), C(2.0), F(0.0)

📈 GPA to Percentage Conversion (UT Austin Guide)

While most universities, including UT, do not use percentage as an official metric, it can be a useful estimate. For University of Texas at Austin students, a common and straightforward method to approximate the percentage from a GPA is:

Percentage ≈ GPA × 25

For example, a 3.8 GPA would be approximately 95%. When you select UT Austin in our calculator, this conversion is shown automatically with your GPA result.

🧭 How Does UT Austin Calculate Transfer GPA?

If you are planning to transfer to the University of Texas at Austin, it's critical to understand how your GPA will be recalculated. According to UT Austin's official admissions policy, the transfer GPA is computed based only on transferable coursework from accredited institutions. Key points include:

• Only courses with grades from A to F are included.
• Courses graded as Pass/Fail, Credit/No Credit, or Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory are excluded.
• Grades from remedial or developmental courses are not included in the calculation.
• Your GPA is recalculated strictly on the 4.0 scale, regardless of your previous institution's scale (e.g., a 5.0 scale).

💡 User Tips and Guidance

• Confirm Your Branch: The grading systems are different. Always start by selecting the correct campus (Austin, Dallas, Arlington, or San Antonio) for an accurate calculation.
• Use Official Grades: For the most precise GPA, refer to your official transcript or student portal for grades and credit hours.
• Check Rounding: The calculator rounds to two decimal places, which is standard practice for most academic purposes.
• Save Your Results: Use the "Download" or "Print" feature to keep a record of your GPA for academic advising sessions, scholarship applications, or transfer documentation.

📚 FAQs About the UT GPA Calculator

Q1. What is the official GPA scale used at the University of Texas?
All UT branches use a 4.0 GPA scale as their foundation. However, the availability of plus/minus grades (like A- or B+) and their exact point values can vary slightly between campuses, as shown in the tables above.

Q2. How does UT Austin calculate transfer GPA?
UT Austin recalculates a new GPA using only the grades from transferable courses. It excludes non-graded courses (Pass/Fail) and remedial work, converting everything to a standard 4.0 scale.

Q3. What GPA is needed to transfer to UT Austin?
Admission to UT Austin is highly competitive. While there is no official minimum, most successful transfer applicants, especially for popular majors, have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Some programs may require an even higher GPA.

Q4. Can I convert my GPA to percentage using this tool?
Yes. The calculator includes a GPA-to-percentage conversion option specifically tailored to the common estimation method used for UT Austin students (GPA × 25).