Grading systems can differ from university to university. Your Grade Point Average (GPA) is a number that represents the average of your grades achieved throughout a single degree. UNE calculates GPAs on a 7-point scale, with 7 being the highest grade possible.
How do I find my GPA?
To calculate your GPA, you add the Grade point of all your units completed in the one degree and divide by the number of units you completed in that same degree. The number of units you have attempted must include both passed and failed results.
Advanced Standing, Withdrawing Without Academic Penalty (a UNE ‘W’ result code), and withdrawing from a unit early (a UNE ‘WE’ result code), does not affect your GPA.
The maximum GPA any student can achieve is a 7.
For example, if a student has completed 4 units in one degree, with two passes (4), one fail (0), and one distinction (6), their GPA would be: 4 + 4 + 0 + 6 = 14. They would then divide the 14 by the 4 units they studied, which would give the student a 3.5 GPA.
UNE's 7-point grading scale is as follows:
| Result Title | Result Code | Grade Point | Result Range |
|---|
| High Distinction | HD | 7 | 85 - 100% |
| Distinction | D | 6 | 75 - 84% |
| Credit | C | 5 | 65 - 74% |
| Pass | P | 4 | 50 - 64% |
| Fail | N | 0 | 0 - 49% |
| Fail Incomplete | NI | 0 | - |
| Withdrawn Fail | WN | 0 | - |
For other result codes and further information on Result Codes, please see the Information about Results Codespage.
Additional Information
For further information on Grades and the Grade Point Scale, please refer to the Grading System (Clause 59) in the Assessment Guidelines policy.
FAQs
Your grade point average (GPA) is the sum of all your course grades throughout your high school career divided by the total number of credits. Most high schools (and colleges) report grades on a 4.0 scale.
How do you answer Grade Point Average? ›
For example, if a student has completed 4 units in one degree, with two passes (4), one fail (0), and one distinction (6), their GPA would be: 4 + 4 + 0 + 6 = 14. They would then divide the 14 by the 4 units they studied, which would give the student a 3.5 GPA.
How do you calculate GPA from Grade Point Average? ›
Calculate GPA
- Multiply the point value of the letter grade (see values below) by the number of credit hours (credits, units). ...
- Total the quality points for all terms.
- Total the credit hours for all terms.
- Divide the total quality points for all terms by the total credit hours for all terms.
What GPA do most colleges require? A general rule of thumb is that a 2.0 GPA, or a “C” average, is required for admission to most colleges and universities. This minimum GPA can also be a requirement for financial aid, scholarships and graduation.
Is 7.5 A Good GPA? ›
A 7.5 CGPA is generally considered to be a good GPA, as it falls within the range of a B+ to A- average.
Is 1.7 A Good GPA? ›
The answer is No. The national average for a GPA is around 3.0 and a 1.7 GPA puts you below that average. A 1.7 GPA means that you've gotten only C-s and D+s in your high school classes so far. Since this GPA is significantly below a 2.0, it will make things very difficult for you in the college application process.
Is a 2.8 GPA good? ›
Because a 2.8 is two-tenths of a point from a B average, a 2.8 GPA indicates several above-average grades and that your performance on homework and exams was up to par. With a 2.8 GPA, several colleges will consider your application, so you have a decent number of options to choose from.
What is the hardest college to get into? ›
26 Hardest Colleges to Get Into
- 1. California Institute of Technology. ...
- Harvard University. ...
- Columbia University. ...
- Massachusetts Institute of Technology. ...
- Stanford University. ...
- Brown University. ...
- University of Chicago. ...
- Yale University.
Depending on the grading policy of your school, a 5.0 might be perfect, less than perfect, or quite literally impossible to attain. To earn a 5.0, you need to take weighted classes, and, depending once again on your school's policy, you may need to use pass/fail opportunities for unweighted classes.
What is a 3.7 GPA? A 3.7 GPA is a Grade Point Average of 3.7 on a 4.0 scale. It indicates that you've earned a predominantly A- average in your courses. A 3.7 GPA is considered to be a very good GPA and is often an indicator of strong academic performance.
Is a 3.0 GPA good? ›
A 3.0 GPA implies performing well in all classes, and that's a great place to start the college application process. Admissions officers from many schools will see that GPA and recognize that it meets their criteria for enrollment. Keep practicing the study habits that led to a 3.0 GPA in the first place.
Is a 2.9 GPA good? ›
A 2.9 GPA is a grade point average that falls between a B- and a C+ on the 4.0 grading scale commonly used in the United States. It represents a slightly below-average academic performance, indicating that the student has maintained mostly C+ grades, with some grades falling below or above that range.
