Here is where a 3.3 sits on the standard 4.0 scale, from A+ down to F:
| GPA | Percentage | Letter grade |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | 97–100% | A+ |
| 4.0 | 93–96% | A |
| 3.7 | 90–92% | A− |
| 3.3 | 87–89% | B+ |
| 3.0 | 83–86% | B |
| 2.7 | 80–82% | B− |
| 2.3 | 77–79% | C+ |
| 2.0 | 73–76% | C |
| 1.7 | 70–72% | C− |
| 1.3 | 67–69% | D+ |
| 1.0 | 63–66% | D |
| 0.7 | 60–62% | D− |
| 0.0 | Below 60% | F |
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Is a 3.3 GPA good?
Yes. A 3.3 is a good GPA: B+ work, 87–89%, and comfortably above the national average of 3.11 for 2019 graduates (NAEP High School Transcript Study). At Maryland, the dean’s list uses a semester grade point average rather than the cumulative one.
In high school
It shows steady, above-average work and keeps a wide range of four-year colleges open. Strong courses and an upward trend make it even more convincing.
In college
In college it keeps you in good standing for most scholarships and clears the 3.0 that many graduate programs and employers ask for.
How a 3.3 compares to real cutoffs
- Meets: Georgia HOPE: 3.0
- Short: Arizona State cum laude: 3.40, 0.1 short
- Short: Maryland dean's list: 3.5 semester GPA, 0.2 short
Cutoffs vary, so check your own school or program.
What a 3.3 GPA means for college
A 3.3 fits the typical range at a large number of four-year colleges and is competitive at many selective ones. The most selective schools usually admit students with higher GPAs, so treat them as reaches.
Check each college’s published GPA range (often on its admissions page or Common Data Set) and build a balanced list around it.
How to raise a 3.3 GPA
The more classes you have finished, the more it takes to move your GPA. This table shows how many more classes you would need at one grade to bring a 3.3 up to a 3.5, assuming every class counts the same.
| Classes so far | Classes of A’s needed |
|---|---|
| 8 | 4 |
| 16 | 7 |
| 24 | 10 |
To use your own classes, credits and target, try the Raise GPA calculator.
What helps
- Find the weakest class: moving one B+ to an A− lifts your GPA more than polishing classes you already ace.
- Use office hours: ask teachers what separates your work from an A.
- Plan ahead: keep a calendar of tests and deadlines so nothing is done last-minute.
3.3 GPA – Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.3 GPA better than most?
Yes. A B+ record like this beats the national mark of 3.11 (2019 graduates, the latest study) by 0.19. Entering classes at Lynn University and Marymount University averaged 3.3 in 2023–24.
What letter grade and percentage is a 3.3 GPA?
That’s the exact grade-point value of a B+, so 87–89%. Seven equal-credit courses with three A−’s and four B’s arrive there too.
How do I raise a 3.3 GPA to a 3.5?
With 24 semester grades behind it, a 3.3 needs ten A’s to show 3.5, or 24 A−’s.
Does a 3.3 GPA qualify for Florida Bright Futures?
Medallion is already covered (it needs a weighted 3.00). For the top tier, Academic Scholars at 3.50, the math says eight courses done at 3.3 means eight more at a weighted 3.7.
Can I make the dean’s list with a 3.3?
Your cumulative GPA doesn’t decide it. Maryland’s dean’s list looks at a single semester: 3.5 or better on at least 12 credits. Two A’s and two B+’s in a 12-credit semester average 3.65.
Sources
- Average GPA of high school graduates rose to 3.11 in 2019 (High School Transcript Study)National Assessment Governing Board
- Initial Academic Eligibility for the HOPE ScholarshipGAfutures, Georgia Student Finance Commission
- University Undergraduate Graduation RequirementsArizona State University Catalog
- Academic PerformanceUniversity of Maryland Office of the Registrar
- Lynn University Common Data Set 2023–24Lynn University
- Marymount University Common Data Set 2023–24Marymount University
- Florida Academic Scholars and Florida Medallion Scholars requirementsFlorida Department of Education, Office of Student Financial Assistance
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