Trying to calculate your GPA at a UT school? You’re in the right place. This free calculator handles the University of Texas grading system — including the plus/minus grades (A−, B+, C−…) that official UT scales use — and gives you both your semester GPA and your updated cumulative GPA in seconds.
First, which UT do you mean? If you are a Longhorn, head to our dedicated UT Austin GPA calculator, which is built and verified on the official Austin scale. UT Dallas students: your plus/minus scale is nearly identical to Austin’s, so the math in the calculator above works for you too. The “Before You Calculate: Which UT Do You Mean?” section below breaks down the differences campus by campus.
One quick note: this tool uses the official University of Texas at Austin grade scale, verified against UT’s own catalog.
Include your current GPA? (optional)
Uses the University of Texas at Austin grade scale: A = 4.00, A− = 3.67, B+ = 3.33, B = 3.00, B− = 2.67, C+ = 2.33, C = 2.00, C− = 1.67, D+ = 1.33, D = 1.00, D− = 0.67, F = 0.00. Unweighted scale only — UT Austin does not add bonus points for honors or AP classes. Verify against your official UT Austin grade report.
How to Use the UT GPA Calculator
- List your courses. Each row has a course name field, a grade dropdown (A through F, including plus/minus grades like B+ and C−), and a credit-hours box.
- Enter grades and credits. Pick the letter grade you earned (or expect) and type the course’s credit hours — most UT lecture courses are 3 credits.
- Add more rows with the Add Course button until every class is listed.
- Include your current GPA (optional). If you want your new cumulative GPA rather than just this semester’s, enter your current cumulative GPA and completed credit hours in the optional section.
- Read your results. The calculator shows your semester GPA instantly and, if you provided current-GPA info, your updated cumulative GPA too.
What Is a UT GPA and How Is It Calculated?
Your GPA (grade point average) at a University of Texas school converts each letter grade into grade points, weights them by credit hours, and averages the result:
What makes UT’s system specific is its plus/minus scale. Unlike schools that only award straight A/B/C/D/F, UT Austin assigns distinct point values to grades like A− (3.67) and B+ (3.33). That means the difference between a B+ and a B− in a 3-credit course is nearly a full grade point in your totals — small differences that add up fast over a semester.
The official scale, verified against UT Austin’s General Information Catalog and Texas One Stop:
| Grade | Points | Grade | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 4.00 | C+ | 2.33 |
| A− | 3.67 | C | 2.00 |
| B+ | 3.33 | C− | 1.67 |
| B | 3.00 | D+ | 1.33 |
| B− | 2.67 | D | 1.00 |
| D− | 0.67 | ||
| F | 0.00 |
Grades of I, Q, W, X, S, U, and CR carry no grade points and are excluded from the calculation. Note that undergraduates need at least a D− to earn credit for a course.
Worked Example: Three UT Courses
Say you’re taking three 3-credit courses and earn an A−, a B+, and a B:
| Course | Grade | Points | Credits | Grade Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course 1 | A− | 3.67 | 3 | 11.01 |
| Course 2 | B+ | 3.33 | 3 | 9.99 |
| Course 3 | B | 3.00 | 3 | 9.00 |
| Total | 9 | 30.00 |
GPA = 30.00 ÷ 9 = 3.33.
Notice how the plus/minus grades move the needle: straight B’s would give exactly 3.00, but the A− and B+ lift this semester to 3.33. That’s the UT scale working in your favor — and exactly why a calculator built for it matters. A warning: some third-party “UT GPA calculators” publish wrong point values (for example, listing C− as 1.33 or D− as 0.33 — the official values are 1.67 and 0.67). Always check a tool against the catalog scale above.
Tips for a Strong UT GPA
- Plus/minus grades cut both ways. A B− (2.67) drags more than a B (3.00) — know exactly where each course stands before finals week. A B+ (3.33) and B− (2.67) are nearly two-thirds of a point apart.
- Credit hours are leverage. A 4-credit course moves your GPA more than a 1-credit lab; prioritize study time accordingly.
- Check your school’s repeat policy. UT Austin has specific rules on repeated courses — a retake doesn’t always replace the old grade in the way students expect.
- Run what-if scenarios before finals. Change a grade in the calculator to see what you’d need for a 3.5 — then use our Final Grade Calculator to find the exact exam score each target needs.
- Always verify against your official record. This calculator is a planning tool; your registrar’s posted GPA is the official one.
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Before You Calculate: Which UT Do You Mean?
“UT” is ambiguous — it can mean UT Austin, UT Dallas, UT Arlington, or even the University of Tampa. The calculator above runs the official UT Austin plus/minus scale, which UT Dallas uses in nearly identical form, so Longhorns and Comets can both trust it.
Not every UT campus grades the same way. UT Arlington’s official catalog, for example, awards only whole-letter grades — A, B, C, D, F — with no plus or minus points at all (A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0). If you are at another UT System campus, check your catalog’s grade-point table before trusting any calculator’s defaults.
One rule is consistent across the UT System: only courses taken at your UT campus count toward your UT GPA. Transfer credits earn degree hours but never enter the grade-point calculation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What grading scale does UT Austin use?
UT Austin uses a plus/minus scale: A = 4.00, A− = 3.67, B+ = 3.33, B = 3.00, B− = 2.67, C+ = 2.33, C = 2.00, C− = 1.67, D+ = 1.33, D = 1.00, D− = 0.67, F = 0.00. This is published in UT’s official catalog.
Does UT Austin use plus and minus grades?
Yes — this is a common misconception. UT Austin officially awards A−, B+, B−, C+, C−, D+, and D−, each with its own grade-point value.
How do I calculate my semester GPA at UT?
Multiply each course’s grade points by its credit hours, add up all grade points, then divide by total credit hours. The calculator above does this automatically.
What’s the difference between semester GPA and cumulative GPA?
Semester GPA covers one term only; cumulative GPA covers all your UT coursework to date. Use the optional current-GPA section in the tool to get your updated cumulative figure.
What GPA do I need to get into UT Austin?
Admitted students typically present very strong high school GPAs (averages often cited around 3.8+), but admissions also weigh essays, extracurriculars, and class rank heavily.
Is this calculator official?
No — it’s an independent planning tool built on UT’s published scale. Always confirm important figures against your official UT student record.
Do pass/fail or credit/no-credit courses count?
No. Symbols like CR, S, U, I, Q, W, and X are excluded from GPA computation at UT Austin.
Do transfer credits count toward my UT GPA?
No. Only letter-graded coursework completed at your UT campus counts toward your UT GPA. Transfer courses can earn you credit hours toward graduation, but they never enter the grade-point calculation.
Does UT Arlington use plus and minus grades?
No. UT Arlington’s official grading catalog lists only whole-letter grades — A = 4, B = 3, C = 2, D = 1, F = 0 — with no plus or minus points. UT Austin and UT Dallas use the plus/minus scale on this page.