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How the University of Minnesota GPA scale works
For standard University of Minnesota coursework, GPA is calculated by dividing total grade points by the credits attempted with A–F grades. Plus and minus grades have their own point values. Except for the Law School, the University does not award A+ grades, and D− is not part of the standard scale.
| Grade | Grade points |
|---|---|
| A | 4.000 |
| A− | 3.667 |
| B+ | 3.333 |
| B | 3.000 |
| B− | 2.667 |
| C+ | 2.333 |
| C | 2.000 |
| C− | 1.667 |
| D+ | 1.333 |
| D | 1.000 |
| F | 0.000 |
Important: An F contributes zero grade points, but its credits still count in the GPA denominator. That makes an F different from an S/N grade or a transcript symbol that is excluded from GPA.
Which grades count in your U of M GPA?
S and N are part of the separate S/N grading scale and do not enter GPA. An S may carry degree credit when allowed by the applicable college or program, while an N earns no degree credit. Symbols such as I, W, V, X, K, and NR do not enter GPA while they remain symbols rather than final A–F grades.
| Result | GPA treatment |
|---|---|
| A through F, including allowed +/− grades | Counts in GPA |
| S | Excluded from GPA |
| N | Excluded from GPA |
| I (Incomplete) | Excluded until resolved; undergraduate incompletes can later lapse under University policy |
| W (Withdrawal) | Excluded from GPA |
| V (Audit/visitor) | Excluded from GPA |
| X or K | Excluded while the course remains unfinished/in progress |
| NR | No GPA points while no grade is reported |
How to calculate your University of Minnesota GPA
Multiply each course’s credits by its grade-point value, add the grade points, and divide by the total credits carrying A–F grades.
For example, a 3-credit A earns 12.000 grade points. A 3-credit B+ earns 9.999 grade points. Together, that is 21.999 grade points over 6 GPA credits, for a GPA of about 3.667.
If you already have a cumulative GPA, enter that GPA and the GPA-bearing credits behind it, then add only courses that are not already included in that baseline. This avoids double-counting old coursework.
What happens when you repeat a course?
For a standard undergraduate repeat completed before the degree is awarded, both enrollments remain on the transcript, but only the most recent enrollment normally counts in GPA. The newest grade counts even when it is lower than the first grade, and degree credit is not counted twice.
Repeat exception: An N does not bracket or replace a prior F. If you repeat an F-graded course on the S/N basis and earn N, the F continues to count in GPA. A third enrollment generally requires college approval and is rarely approved, while courses officially designated as repeatable for credit follow different rules.
Graduate repeat rules are different: graduate-program repeats generally keep all grades in the cumulative GPA, with a current College of Pharmacy exception. This undergraduate calculator should not be used to simulate those records.
Do transfer grades count in the University of Minnesota GPA?
Grades from outside institutions do not enter the University of Minnesota GPA, even when the credits are accepted toward the degree. Transfer credits can matter for degree progress and financial-aid pace without changing the U of M GPA.
Coursework taken at another University of Minnesota campus is different. University policy calculates the overall University GPA using U of M coursework across campuses, so do not treat Crookston, Duluth, Morris, or Rochester coursework like outside transfer work when it appears as University coursework on your record.
GPA requirements students often confuse
A GPA threshold only makes sense when you identify what the GPA is being used for. For Twin Cities undergraduates, a cumulative University of Minnesota GPA of at least 2.000 is required for a baccalaureate degree. Academic warning uses both term and cumulative GPA: falling below 2.000 in either can trigger warning, with additional rules governing suspension.
| Purpose | Current University rule/context |
|---|---|
| Baccalaureate degree | At least 2.000 cumulative GPA in U of M coursework |
| Academic warning | Term or cumulative GPA below 2.000 |
| Degree with distinction | 3.750 cumulative GPA or higher |
| Degree with high distinction | 3.900 cumulative GPA or higher |
| Twin Cities Latin honors | UHP requirements plus applicable GPA band; 3.500 cum laude, 3.666 magna, 3.750 summa, based on the applicable final 60 graded Twin Cities credits |
These thresholds do not replace college, major, honors-program, financial-aid, or other requirements that may use additional criteria.
University of Minnesota admission GPA
The Twin Cities freshman admissions office publishes GPA ranges for admitted students, but explicitly describes them as a profile rather than admission criteria. For Fall 2026, the overall middle 50% unweighted high-school GPA range was 3.51–3.96, with different ranges by freshman-admitting college. That is not a minimum GPA and is not the same as the 4.000 University GPA calculated after enrollment.
Transfer admission is also college- and program-specific. Check the requirements for the particular Twin Cities college or program rather than applying a single campus-wide transfer GPA cutoff.
University of Minnesota GPA FAQs
Does the University of Minnesota use a 4.0 GPA scale?
Yes. Standard U of M A–F coursework uses a 4.000 scale with plus/minus values such as A− 3.667 and B+ 3.333. The Twin Cities Law School has an A+ exception, so Law records should be handled separately.
Does an F count in my U of M GPA?
Yes. An F earns 0.000 grade points, but the course credits remain in the GPA denominator.
Do S/N courses affect GPA?
No. S and N do not carry GPA points and their credits are not included in the GPA calculation. Their degree-credit consequences are different: S can earn credit when allowed, while N does not.
If I repeat a class, which grade counts?
For the ordinary undergraduate repeat rule, the most recent enrollment counts in GPA even if the new grade is lower. Both attempts remain visible on the transcript.
Can an N replace an F when I repeat a course?
No. If the earlier attempt is an F and the repeat earns N, the F remains in the GPA. This is an important exception to the ordinary repeat-replacement rule.
Do transfer courses affect my University of Minnesota GPA?
Outside transfer grades do not enter the U of M GPA. Accepted transfer credits can still affect degree progress and financial-aid calculations.
Does coursework from another U of M campus count in GPA?
Yes. University policy calculates GPA using University of Minnesota coursework across campuses, so U of M campus coursework is not treated the same way as outside transfer work.
What GPA do I need to graduate from the University of Minnesota?
For a baccalaureate degree covered by the University policy, you need at least a 2.000 cumulative GPA in University of Minnesota coursework, in addition to completing the degree requirements.
Official University of Minnesota Resources
- Grading and Transcripts policy
- Twin Cities grades
- Twin Cities grading policies and repeats
- Undergraduate degree GPA requirements
- Academic warning and suspension
- Undergraduate distinction and honors
- Satisfactory Academic Progress
- Twin Cities freshman admissions
- Twin Cities transfer admission
This University of Minnesota GPA calculator is a planning tool, not an official University record or eligibility decision. Confirm your transcript, repeat treatment, program requirements, academic standing, honors, and financial-aid status with University of Minnesota Twin Cities or your academic adviser.