1. What is Cumulative GPA?

The Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA) is a measure of a student's overall academic performance across all completed semesters or terms. It represents the average of all grade points earned divided by the total number of credit hours attempted.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the standard GPA formula:

Where:

• Total Grade Points — Sum of (grade points × credit hours) for all courses
• Total Credit Hours — Sum of all credit hours attempted

Explanation: The formula calculates the weighted average of all grades earned, with each course's contribution proportional to its credit hours.

3. Importance of Cumulative GPA

Details: Cumulative GPA is crucial for academic standing, scholarship eligibility, graduate school applications, and many employment opportunities. It provides a comprehensive view of a student's academic performance over time.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your total grade points (sum of all grade points earned) and total credit hours attempted. Both values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How is this different from semester GPA?
A: Semester GPA calculates performance for one term only, while cumulative GPA includes all completed terms.

Q2: What's considered a good cumulative GPA?
A: Generally, 3.0+ is good, 3.5+ is very good, and 3.7+ is excellent, though standards vary by institution and field.

Q3: Do failed courses affect cumulative GPA?
A: Yes, failed courses are included in both total grade points and total credit hours, typically lowering GPA.

Q4: How do I find my total grade points?
A: Multiply each course's grade points (A=4, B=3, etc.) by its credit hours, then sum all these products.

Q5: Does this calculator work for high school GPA?
A: The formula is the same, but grading scales may differ (some schools use weighted GPA for honors/AP courses).