Iu GPA Calculator, 4.0 Scale GPA Tool

Average GPA

3.35

undergraduate cumulative

Grading Scale

4.0

with plus/minus

Dean's List

3.50+

cumulative GPA

Probation

below 2.0

cumulative GPA floor

What Is a Good GPA at IU?

A GPA of 3.3 or higher is considered solid at IU Bloomington, where the average undergraduate GPA sits near 3.35. Dean's List threshold is 3.5 term GPA with at least 12 graded credits. Latin honors require 3.5 / 3.7 / 3.9 cumulative GPA.

The average undergraduate GPA at IU sits near 3.35, drawn from the IU registrar policy and aggregated reporting. Enter your courses in the calculator above to see where your cumulative GPA lands relative to that figure.

How IU Calculates GPA

Indiana University Bloomington (IU) uses a 4.0 grade point scale and uses plus/minus modifiers (A-, B+, B-, and so on). The school caps A+ at the same 4.0 value as an A, which matters when converting letter grades from a transcript that records A and A+ separately. Each course's grade points multiply by its credit hours, those quality points sum across all courses, and the total divides by total credits attempted.

IU GPA Formula

GPA = Sum(Grade Points x Credit Hours) / Sum(Credit Hours)

Where:

Grade Points = letter-grade value on the 4.0 scale
Credit Hours = credit value of the course on the IU transcript
A+ = 4.0 (same as A on the standard scale)

Example: A 4-credit class with an A (4.0 points) and a 3-credit class with a B+ (3.3 points): quality points = 4 × 4.0 + 3 × 3.3 = 25.9, total credits = 7, GPA = 25.9 / 7 = 3.70.

IU Grading Policy Notes

IU Bloomington uses the standard 4.0 scale with plus and minus modifiers. Extended-X policy allows two course retakes with grade replacement. Kelley School of Business and Jacobs School of Music each set distinct honors thresholds.

IU Honors and Recognition

Dean's List at IU

IU lists students with a GPA of 3.50 or higher on the Dean's List. Dean's List is based on cumulative GPA across all completed terms.

Latin Honors at IU

Summa cum laude: 3.90 cumulative GPA or above
Magna cum laude: 3.75 cumulative GPA or above
Cum laude: 3.50 cumulative GPA or above

IU Bloomington's College of Arts and Sciences awards Dean's List at 3.5+ with 12+ graded credits. Hutton Honors College requires a 3.4+ cumulative and 18+ honors credits for Hutton Honors Program completion. Kelley School of Business sets its own Dean's List threshold at 3.5 with 15+ credits.

Academic Standing and Repeat Policy at IU

Academic Probation Threshold

IU places students on academic probation when their cumulative GPA drops below 2.0. Probation usually triggers mandatory advising, restricts course registration, and can affect financial aid or scholarships. Use the calculator to model remaining semesters and see how many A or B grades would lift the GPA back above the 2.0 floor.

Repeating a Course at IU

Under IU's repeat policy, both attempts remain on the transcript and count toward the GPA. This calculator treats every entered row as a distinct graded attempt; if your school replaces the old grade, leave off the original, and if both count, enter both lines. Always confirm the final transcript version with the registrar before relying on a projected GPA.

Grade Forgiveness at IU

Yes. IU Bloomington offers an Extended-X grade replacement policy allowing students to retake up to two courses with the new grade replacing the original in the GPA.

Major GPA Requirements at IU

Most majors require 2.0 minimum. Kelley School of Business admission requires 3.4+ in business prerequisites. Jacobs School of Music admission depends on audition plus academic GPA.

What Makes IU Grading Distinctive

Extended-X policy for two course retakes
Kelley Business School is internal-transfer competitive
Jacobs School of Music adds audition to admission

IU at a Glance

Institution type: public research
Location: Bloomington, IN
Undergraduate enrollment: 47,000
Founded: 1820
Athletic conference: Big Ten
Average undergrad GPA: 3.35
Registrar source: IU official grading policy

Related GPA Tools

To roll this IU GPA into a cumulative figure across multiple semesters, use the cumulative GPA calculator. For a semester-by-semester view with optional prior-GPA import, use the college GPA calculator. To compute individual course grades before they hit your transcript, switch to the grade calculator.

Accuracy Note

This calculator follows the grading policy published by the IU registrar as of 2026-04-18. Policies are reviewed periodically; the "Last verified" date in the footer reflects the most recent confirmation. Always cross-check your final GPA against your official transcript. The tool models the same formulas registrars use but cannot account for grade forgiveness petitions, audit decisions, or exceptions approved by the dean of students.

Frequently asked questions

How Do You Calculate GPA Iu?

IU calculates GPA by converting each letter grade to grade points on the 4.0 scale, multiplying by the course's credit hours, summing the quality points, and dividing by total credits attempted. Plus/minus modifiers and course repeats follow IU's published registrar rules, the calculator above mirrors the same arithmetic. For a quick check on where your current term sits, enter each course with its grade and credit load and compare the result to the Dean's List and probation thresholds. Always verify with your specific school's registrar.

How To Calculate Major GPA Iu?

Major or departmental GPA at IU restricts the calculation to courses inside your declared field, prerequisites, upper-division requirements, and electives that count for the major. The calculator above computes a cumulative figure; to model your major GPA, enter only the courses on your degree audit that the department flags as counting. Most major-GPA minimums at IU sit at or above the general graduation threshold. Always verify with your specific school's registrar.

How do I calculate my IU GPA?

Enter each IU course you have taken, select your letter grade, and enter the credit hours from your transcript. The calculator converts each grade into grade points on the standard 4.0 scale, multiplies by credit hours, and divides by total credits. IU uses plus/minus modifiers (A-, B+, B-, and so on) and caps A+ at the same 4.0 value as an A, which this calculator reflects by default.

What GPA do I need for the IU Dean's List?

IU requires a GPA of 3.50 or higher to qualify for the Dean's List. Dean's List at this school is based on cumulative GPA across all completed terms.

What is the GPA cutoff for academic probation at IU?

At IU, students fall into academic probation when their GPA drops below 2.0. Probation status typically restricts course registration, triggers mandatory advising, and may affect financial aid eligibility. Use this calculator to check where your current term and cumulative averages land relative to the 2.0 floor.

What are IU's Latin honors GPA thresholds?

IU awards Latin honors at the following cumulative GPA cutoffs: summa cum laude requires 3.90+, magna cum laude requires 3.75+, and cum laude requires 3.50+. IU Bloomington's College of Arts and Sciences awards Dean's List at 3.5+ with 12+ graded credits. Hutton Honors College requires a 3.4+ cumulative and 18+ honors credits for Hutton Honors Program completion. Kelley School of Business sets its own Dean's List threshold at 3.5 with 15+ credits.

If I retake a course at IU, how does it affect my GPA?

IU's repeat policy is that both attempts remain on the transcript and count toward the GPA. This calculator lets you model either scenario, enter just the most recent grade to see a replace-style GPA, or enter both attempts to see how an average-counting or both-count policy would shape your transcript.