Use this calculator to estimate your Grade Point Average (GPA) based on your course grades and credits at Kent State University. Enter each course's credit hours and the letter grade you received or expect to receive.
A (4.0)
A- (3.7)
B+ (3.3)
B (3.0)
B- (2.7)
C+ (2.3)
C (2.0)
C- (1.7)
D+ (1.3)
D (1.0)
F (0.0)
Understanding Your Kent State GPA
Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is a crucial metric that reflects your academic performance at Kent State University. It's calculated by dividing the total number of grade points earned by the total number of credit hours attempted for graded courses.
How GPA is Calculated:
Each letter grade you receive in a course is assigned a specific number of grade points. While the exact scale can sometimes vary slightly by institution or even department, a common 4.0 scale used by many universities, including Kent State, is as follows:
A = 4.0 grade points
A- = 3.7 grade points
B+ = 3.3 grade points
B = 3.0 grade points
B- = 2.7 grade points
C+ = 2.3 grade points
C = 2.0 grade points
C- = 1.7 grade points
D+ = 1.3 grade points
D = 1.0 grade points
F = 0.0 grade points
To calculate your GPA, you multiply the grade points for each course by the number of credit hours for that course. Sum these values to get your total grade points. Then, divide this total by the sum of all credit hours for those courses.
Example Calculation:
Let's say a Kent State student takes the following courses:
Your GPA is important for several reasons at Kent State:
Academic Standing: It determines if you are in good academic standing, on probation, or subject to dismissal.
Scholarships & Financial Aid: Many scholarships and financial aid programs require a minimum GPA to maintain eligibility.
Graduation Requirements: A minimum cumulative GPA is typically required to graduate from Kent State.
Graduate School & Career: A strong GPA is often a prerequisite for admission to graduate programs and can be a significant factor for employers when you enter the job market.
Use this tool to track your progress and plan your academic goals effectively at Kent State University.
var courseCounter = 1; // Start with 1 for the initial row
function getGradePoints(grade) {
switch (grade) {
case 'A': return 4.0;
case 'A-': return 3.7;
case 'B+': return 3.3;
case 'B': return 3.0;
case 'B-': return 2.7;
case 'C+': return 2.3;
case 'C': return 2.0;
case 'C-': return 1.7;
case 'D+': return 1.3;
case 'D': return 1.0;
case 'F': return 0.0;
default: return 0.0; // Default for unrecognized grades, though dropdown prevents this
}
}
function addCourseRow() {
courseCounter++;
var courseInputsDiv = document.getElementById('courseInputs');
var newCourseRow = document.createElement('div');
newCourseRow.className = 'course-row';
newCourseRow.id = 'courseRow_' + courseCounter;
newCourseRow.innerHTML = `
A (4.0)
A- (3.7)
B+ (3.3)
B (3.0)
B- (2.7)
C+ (2.3)
C (2.0)
C- (1.7)
D+ (1.3)
D (1.0)
F (0.0)
`;
courseInputsDiv.appendChild(newCourseRow);
}
function removeCourseRow(rowId) {
var rowToRemove = document.getElementById(rowId);
if (rowToRemove) {
rowToRemove.parentNode.removeChild(rowToRemove);
}
}
function calculateGPA() {
var totalGradePoints = 0;
var totalCredits = 0;
var isValid = true;
var resultDiv = document.getElementById('gpaResult');
resultDiv.innerHTML = "; // Clear previous results
var courseRows = document.querySelectorAll('.course-row');
if (courseRows.length === 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = 'Please add at least one course to calculate your GPA.';
return;
}
for (var i = 0; i < courseRows.length; i++) {
var rowId = courseRows[i].id;
var courseNumber = rowId.split('_')[1];
var creditsInput = document.getElementById('credits_' + courseNumber);
var gradeSelect = document.getElementById('grade_' + courseNumber);
if (!creditsInput || !gradeSelect) {
isValid = false;
resultDiv.innerHTML = 'Error: Could not find inputs for a course row. Please refresh and try again.';
break;
}
var credits = parseFloat(creditsInput.value);
var grade = gradeSelect.value;
if (isNaN(credits) || credits <= 0) {
isValid = false;
resultDiv.innerHTML = 'Please enter a valid positive number for credits in all courses.';
break;
}
var gradePoints = getGradePoints(grade);
totalGradePoints += (credits * gradePoints);
totalCredits += credits;
}
if (isValid) {
if (totalCredits === 0) {
resultDiv.innerHTML = 'Total credits cannot be zero. Please enter valid credit hours.';
} else {
var gpa = totalGradePoints / totalCredits;
resultDiv.innerHTML = `
Calculated GPA: ${gpa.toFixed(2)}
Total Grade Points: ${totalGradePoints.toFixed(2)}
Total Credit Hours: ${totalCredits.toFixed(1)}
`;
}
}
}