grade point average
Plural
grade point averages
1
a number indicating how well a student is doing in the US education system
Grade point average (GPA) is a numerical measurement of a student's academic performance, calculated by assigning a point value to each grade earned and averaging them over a period of time, such as a semester or year. GPA is often used by schools, colleges, and universities to assess overall achievement. Typically, a scale is used where higher grades, such as an "A," are assigned more points, and lower grades, such as a "C," are given fewer points. The GPA provides a simple way to summarize a student's academic success and is often used in decisions related to admissions or awards.
- Her grade point average of 3.8 earned her a spot on the Dean's List for academic excellence.
- Universities often use a 4.0 scale to calculate grade point averages, with higher GPAs indicating better academic performance.
- Maintaining a high grade point average is important for students applying to competitive graduate programs or scholarships.
- Students may have their grade point averages recalculated if they repeat courses to improve their grades.
- The student's overall grade point average is calculated by dividing the total grade points earned by the total credit hours attempted.