Hunter College GPA Calculator
How to Calculate Your Hunter College GPA
Calculating your Grade Point Average (GPA) at Hunter College follows the standard CUNY (City University of New York) weighting system. Your GPA is a weighted average where the number of credits for each course determines how much a specific grade impacts your overall score.
The Hunter College Grading Scale
Hunter College uses a 4.0 scale. Use the table below to understand the point value assigned to each letter grade:
| Letter Grade | Point Value |
|---|---|
| A+ / A | 4.0 |
| A- | 3.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 |
| B | 3.0 |
| B- | 2.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 |
| C | 2.0 |
| D | 1.0 |
| F / WU | 0.0 |
Formula for Calculation
To find your GPA manually, follow these steps:
- Multiply the point value of your grade by the number of credits for that course (this gives you Quality Points).
- Sum all the Quality Points from all your courses.
- Sum the total number of credits attempted.
- Divide the total Quality Points by the total number of credits.
Example: If you get an 'A' (4.0) in a 3-credit class and a 'B' (3.0) in a 4-credit class:
(4.0 * 3) + (3.0 * 4) = 12 + 12 = 24 Total Points.
3 + 4 = 7 Total Credits.
24 / 7 = 3.43 GPA.
Important Notes for Hunter Students
CR/NC Grades: Courses taken for Credit/No Credit do not factor into your GPA calculation, though they do count toward your total credits earned if you receive a 'CR'.
F-Repeat Policy: CUNY has a specific policy regarding failing grades. If you fail a course and then retake it and earn a 'C' or better, the original 'F' may be excluded from your GPA calculation (though it remains on the transcript). Consult with a Hunter College academic advisor to confirm your specific situation.