UT Austin GPA Calculator

UT Austin uses a standard 4.0 grading scale with full plus/minus grades. Grade point values are: 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, and F = 0.0. Your GPA is calculated by multiplying each grade's point value by the number of credit hours in that course, summing all those products, then dividing by the total letter-graded credit hours attempted. CR, NC, W, I, and P grades are excluded from GPA calculations.

To qualify for the Dean's List at UT Austin, you generally need a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher while enrolled in at least 12 semester credit hours with no grades of Incomplete (I). Requirements may vary slightly by college — the College of Natural Sciences, Cockrell School of Engineering, McCombs School of Business, and others each have specific policies — so confirm with your college's academic advising office.

UT Austin awards graduation honors based on cumulative GPA: Highest Honors (Summa Cum Laude) is typically awarded to graduates with a cumulative GPA of approximately 3.90 or above. High Honors (Magna Cum Laude) requires roughly a 3.70 or above. Honors (Cum Laude) typically requires a cumulative GPA of approximately 3.50. Exact cutoffs vary by college and graduating class, so check with your specific college for the most current thresholds.

UT Austin uses the standard 4.0 plus/minus scale common to most major US universities, with 12 possible letter grades (A through D-) plus F. This is notably different from universities like Rutgers, which uses a compressed 7-grade scale with no A-, B-, C-, or D+. Because UT Austin uses the full plus/minus system, individual plus and minus grades have a meaningful impact on GPA — the difference between a B+ and a B is 0.33 grade points, which compounds significantly across a full course load.

UT Austin requires a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 to remain in good academic standing. Students who fall below 2.0 may be placed on academic probation. Many individual programs — especially engineering, business, nursing, and pharmacy — require a higher GPA for continued enrollment in the major, often 2.5 or higher. Always confirm your major-specific requirements with your departmental advisor.

CR (Credit), NC (No Credit), W (Withdrawal), I (Incomplete), and P (Pass) grades do not count toward your UT Austin GPA. CR and NC grades are excluded from GPA calculations entirely, though they count toward hours for degree progress purposes. A W (Withdrawal) also doesn't affect GPA, but excessive withdrawals can affect financial aid eligibility and may be reviewed by your college. An I (Incomplete) converts to an F after a deadline if the coursework is not completed, which would then impact your GPA.

To calculate your cumulative GPA at UT Austin, multiply each letter grade's point value by the credit hours for that course, sum those products across all letter-graded courses across every semester, then divide by the total letter-graded credit hours attempted. The Cumulative GPA toggle in this calculator lets you enter your prior UT GPA and credit hours to see exactly how your current semester shifts your overall standing.

The fastest way to raise your GPA depends on how many credit hours you've already completed. Early in your UT Austin career — under 60 hours — one strong semester can move your cumulative GPA meaningfully. Later, you need sustained high-semester GPAs because the growing credit base dilutes the impact of any single semester. Key strategies: take advantage of grade replacement if your college allows it, focus on high-credit courses where a grade improvement yields maximum GPA gains, and use active recall tools like Lunora to generate targeted practice questions from your actual UT course notes and readings so you're genuinely prepared for every exam — not just going through the motions.