How Does Caspa Calculate Gpa

CASPA GPA Calculator

Add your courses below to calculate your estimated CASPA GPA. CASPA does not use grade replacement; all attempts must be included.

Grade	Credit Hours
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) D- (0.7) F (0.0)

Total Hours

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Quality Points

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CASPA GPA

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How Does CASPA Calculate GPA?

The Centralized Application Service for Physician Assistants (CASPA) uses a standardized formula to ensure all applicants are evaluated on a level playing field, regardless of their undergraduate institution's specific grading policies.

1. Quality Points System

CASPA calculates "Quality Points" for every course. This is determined by multiplying the numerical value of the grade earned by the number of credit hours assigned to the course. For example, a 3-credit course with a grade of B (3.0) equals 9.0 Quality Points.

2. No Grade Replacement

One of the most critical differences between CASPA and many universities is the policy on repeated courses. CASPA does not recognize grade replacement. If you retake a class, both the original grade and the new grade are calculated into your total GPA. This often results in a CASPA GPA that is slightly lower than your institutional GPA if you had several retakes.

3. The CASPA Grade Scale

CASPA converts all transcripts to a standard 4.0 scale. Even if your school uses a percentage system or a different weighting, they are converted as follows:

• A / 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
• D-: 0.7
• F: 0.0

4. GPA Categories

When you apply, CASPA will provide programs with several different GPA calculations:

• Overall GPA: Every undergraduate, post-baccalaureate, and graduate course.
• Science GPA (sGPA): Includes Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (BCP).
• Non-Science GPA: All other courses like English, History, etc.
• GPA by Year: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior year breakouts.

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Example Calculation:

Course 1: Anatomy (4 credits) – Grade A (4.0) = 16.0 points

Course 2: Chemistry (4 credits) – Grade B (3.0) = 12.0 points

Course 3: Psychology (3 credits) – Grade B+ (3.3) = 9.9 points

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Total Quality Points: 37.9 / Total Hours: 11 = 3.45 CASPA GPA