Pick any one. The other two follow.What a GPA means
What if it’s weighted?
A 2.2 weighted GPA is about a 1.95 unweighted, a C (73–74%).
- Est. unweighted GPA
- 1.95
- Letter grade
- C
- Percentage
- 73–74%
Starts at a typical load, 24 classes with 6 AP/IB. Enter your own and the estimate updates.
Uses +1.0 for AP/IB and +0.5 for Honors, the most common boosts; your school may differ. Our check my GPA works from your own classes and grades, and the Weighted GPA calculator shows both numbers.
Look up any letter grade on the GPA scale, or use Grade Conversion.
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Here is where a 2.2 sits on the standard 4.0 scale, from A+ down to F:
| Letter grade | % range | Grade points |
|---|---|---|
| A+ | 97–100% | 4.0 |
| A | 93–96% | 4.0 |
| A− | 90–92% | 3.7 |
| B+ | 87–89% | 3.3 |
| B | 83–86% | 3.0 |
| B− | 80–82% | 2.7 |
| C+ | 77–79% | 2.3 |
| C+ | 76–77% | 2.2 |
| C | 73–76% | 2.0 |
| C− | 70–72% | 1.7 |
| D+ | 67–69% | 1.3 |
| D | 63–66% | 1.0 |
| D− | 60–62% | 0.7 |
| F | Below 60% | 0.0 |
Is a 2.2 GPA good?
A 2.2 is below average. It works out to C+ work, 76–77%, against a national average of 3.11 for 2019 graduates (NAEP High School Transcript Study). It meets the minimum at some colleges but leaves little room. If the term is new to you, start with what a GPA is and how letter grades turn into points.
In high school
Many four-year colleges look for at least a 2.5, so this GPA limits your choices. Community colleges and open-admission schools remain open to you while you work on it.
In college
In college you are in good standing (usually 2.0 or above), but some majors, scholarships and graduate programs require more.
How a 2.2 compares to real cutoffs
- Meets: NCAA Division II: 2.2, meets
- Short: UC transfer (California residents): 2.4, 0.2 short
- Short: Army ROTC scholarship: 2.5, 0.3 short
Cutoffs vary, so check your own school or program.
What a 2.2 GPA means for college
A 2.2 meets the minimum at some four-year colleges and at all open-admission and community colleges. Many colleges look for 2.5 or higher, so your choices are limited for now.
Raising your GPA before you apply, or starting at a community college and transferring after a strong first year, opens more options.
Freshman
Most of high school is still ahead of you, so a 2.2 now can change a lot. Every semester of better grades pulls your average up; the table below shows how many strong classes it takes to reach a 2.5.
Sophomore
You are about halfway through, and raising a 2.2 is still realistic. Focus first on the classes where you are closest to the next grade, and turn in every assignment. Colleges also notice an upward trend.
Junior
Junior-year grades are the last full year most colleges see before you apply, so they count. Even if your overall GPA moves only a little, strong junior grades show an upward trend. Ask your counselor about retaking classes you failed.
Senior
Your GPA will not move much before applications, so plan around it: apply to colleges whose requirements you meet, including community colleges, and keep your senior grades up, because colleges see them and some offers depend on them.
How to raise a 2.2 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 2.2 up to a 2.5, assuming every class counts the same.
| Classes so far | Classes of A’s needed | Classes of B+’s needed |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | 2 | 3 |
| 16 | 4 | 6 |
| 24 | 5 | 9 |
To use your own classes, credits and target, try the Raise GPA calculator.
What helps
Now that you know where you stand it’s a good idea to think about ways to raise your GPA.
- Dedication: Raising your GPA takes hard work and it won’t happen overnight. Make a plan and stick to it, and you will see results! Commit yourself to turning in every assignment on time and completed in full.
- Pick your battles: Distance yourself from any outside distractions and minimize extra commitments until you meet your GPA goals.
- Keep practicing: Ask your professor/teacher for extra practice assignments to help you master any concepts that confuse you or find independent practice resources to help build your skills.
2.2 GPA – Frequently asked questions
How does a 2.2 GPA compare to the national average?
A 2.2 is a C+, 0.91 below 3.11, the national figure for 2019 graduates (the latest available). Two four-year schools with a noticeable share of students in this band: Regent University, at 12% of 2023–24 first-years, and the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay, at 12%.
What letter grade and percentage is a 2.2 GPA?
Its letter is a C+ and its percentage 76–77%. Put one B next to four C’s in equal-credit classes and the result is 2.2.
How do I raise a 2.2 GPA to a 2.5?
To go from 2.2 to 2.5 with 60 credits on the books, plan on 4 A’s in three-credit courses (12 credits). B’s would have to cover 36 credits.
Is a 2.2 GPA enough for NCAA eligibility?
It meets Division II’s core-course floor exactly, if 2.2 is your core GPA. Division I’s bar sits at 2.3; with 12 core courses at 2.2 behind you, a 2.6 across the remaining four clears it.
Can I transfer to the University of California with a 2.2 GPA?
Not yet. UC wants at least a 2.4 in transferable courses from California residents. With 30 units at 2.2, 4 units of A’s would reach it.
Sources
- Division II Initial Eligibility RequirementsNCAA Eligibility Center
- Division I Initial Eligibility RequirementsNCAA Eligibility Center
- Transfer requirementsUniversity of California Admissions
- Army ROTC ScholarshipsU.S. Army
- Average GPA of high school graduates rose to 3.11 in 2019 (High School Transcript Study)National Assessment Governing Board
- Regent University Common Data Set 2023–24Regent University
- University of Wisconsin–Green Bay Common Data Set 2025–26University of Wisconsin–Green Bay