Boston University GPA Calculator
Estimate your Boston University GPA using Boston University's honor-point GPA system.
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How the Boston University GPA Calculator Works
This calculator uses Boston University's honor-point GPA system. The calculation is credit-weighted, which means a 4-credit course affects your GPA more than a 1-credit course. For every row, the calculator converts the letter grade into grade points, multiplies that value by the course credits, adds all quality points together, and divides by the total GPA-eligible credits.
GPA = total quality points / total GPA credits
For example, if you earn B+ in a 3-credit course, that course contributes 3.30 x 3 = 9.90 quality points. Add the quality points from every graded course, divide by all attempted GPA credits, and you get the semester estimate shown above.
Boston University assigns honor points to letter grades; GPA is total honor points divided by credits. Source: Boston University - Grades and Course Units.
Boston University Grading Scale
| Grade | Grade points |
|---|---|
| A | 4.0 |
| A- | 3.70 |
| B+ | 3.30 |
| B | 3.0 |
| B- | 2.70 |
| C+ | 2.30 |
| C | 2.0 |
| C- | 1.70 |
| D+ | 1.30 |
| D | 1.0 |
| D- | 0.70 |
| F | 0.0 |
Maximum grade-point value on this page: 4.0.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does Boston University calculate GPA?
Boston University GPA is estimated with the standard quality-point formula: multiply each course's grade-point value by the course credits, add those quality points, then divide by the total GPA-eligible credits. Non-GPA marks such as pass/fail or withdrawals should only be entered if the school's policy says they carry grade points.
Is this Boston University GPA calculator official?
No. This is a free planning calculator built from published Boston University grading information. It is useful for estimating a semester GPA, testing what-if grades, and checking whether a course is likely to move your average. Your official GPA is the one posted by Boston University in its student record system or on your transcript.
Which grades count in this calculator?
Use the final letter grades that carry grade points on the Boston University scale shown above. Leave out transfer credit, audit, pass/fail, incomplete, withdrawal, and no-credit marks unless the official policy for your specific case says those marks are included in GPA. When in doubt, match the grade labels printed on your transcript.
Can I use this for cumulative GPA?
Yes, if you enter every GPA-bearing course and its credit hours. For a quick semester estimate, enter only this term's courses. For a cumulative estimate, include prior graded courses too, or use the cumulative GPA calculator linked below if you already know your previous GPA and earned credits.
Why does my result not exactly match the university portal?
Small differences usually come from rounding, repeated-course rules, excluded courses, transfer-credit treatment, or a grade that has not posted yet. University systems also apply school-specific academic policies that a simple calculator cannot see. Treat this page as a close planning estimate, not a transcript replacement.
Where did the grade scale come from?
The scale on this page is based on the official or school-published grading information linked in the source section. Because catalogs can change, always verify unusual cases with your registrar, advisor, syllabus, or current academic catalog before making graduation or scholarship decisions.