MIT GPA Calculator, Cambridge, MA Grading Scale

Average GPA

4.48

undergraduate cumulative

Grading Scale

5.0

no plus/minus

Dean's List

4.50+

term GPA

Probation

below 3.2

cumulative GPA floor

What Is a Good GPA at MIT?

On MIT's 5.0 scale, a GPA of 4.5 or above (roughly equivalent to 3.6 on a 4.0 scale) earns Dean's List recognition. The average undergraduate GPA at MIT sits near 4.48 on the 5.0 scale. There are no Latin honors. Academic difficulty rather than rank shapes the recognition culture.

The average undergraduate GPA at MIT sits near 4.48, drawn from the MIT registrar policy and aggregated reporting. Enter your courses in the calculator above to see where your cumulative GPA lands relative to that figure.

How MIT Calculates GPA

Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) uses a 5.0 grade point scale and does not use plus/minus modifiers, A, B, C, D, F only. The school uses a 5.0 scale where an A is worth 5.0, 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.

MIT GPA Formula

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

Where:

Grade Points = letter-grade value on the 5.0 scale
Credit Hours = credit value of the course on the MIT transcript
A = 5.0 on the MIT scale; adjust all grade points proportionally

Example: A 4-credit class with an A (5.0 points) and a 3-credit class with a B+ (4.0 points): quality points = 4 × 5.0 + 3 × 4.0 = 32, total credits = 7, GPA = 32 / 7 = 4.57.

MIT Grading Policy Notes

MIT operates on a non-standard 5.0 scale: A = 5.0, B = 4.0, C = 3.0, D = 2.0, F = 0. There are no plus or minus modifiers and no Latin honors. Freshman first semester is Pass/No Record (P/NR), and the IAP intersession also uses P/NR. Academic standing is reviewed by the Committee on Academic Performance (CAP) rather than by hard GPA cutoffs.

MIT Honors and Recognition

Dean's List at MIT

MIT lists students with a GPA of 4.50 or higher on the Dean's List. The honor is computed per-term, so a single strong semester earns recognition even if the cumulative GPA sits lower.

Academic Standing and Repeat Policy at MIT

Academic Probation Threshold

MIT places students on academic probation when their cumulative GPA drops below 3.2. 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 3.2 floor.

Academic Standing Tiers at MIT

Good Standing: cumulative GPA at or above 3.2.
Probation: cumulative GPA below 3.2.
Suspension: cumulative GPA below 3.0 (or sustained probation across consecutive terms).

Repeating a Course at MIT

Under MIT'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 MIT

Yes. MIT freshmen receive Pass/No Record (P/NR) grades during their first semester, protecting the GPA during the academic transition. Both attempts at a repeated course remain on the transcript.

Major GPA Requirements at MIT

Most majors require a 3.0 minimum on the 5.0 scale to remain in good standing in the major. Course 6 (EECS) and Course 16 (AeroAstro) often expect 4.0 or higher in core technical prerequisites.

What Makes MIT Grading Distinctive

Uses a 5.0 grade point scale (not 4.0)
No plus or minus grades, no Latin honors
First-semester freshmen receive Pass/No Record only

MIT at a Glance

Institution type: private research
Location: Cambridge, MA
Undergraduate enrollment: 11,934
Founded: 1861
Athletic conference: NEWMAC
Average undergrad GPA: 4.48
Registrar source: MIT official grading policy

Related GPA Tools

To roll this MIT 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 MIT 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 I calculate my MIT GPA?

Enter each MIT 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 5.0 scale, multiplies by credit hours, and divides by total credits. MIT does not use plus/minus modifiers, A, B, C, D, F only and uses a 5.0 scale where an A is worth 5.0, which this calculator reflects by default.

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

MIT requires a GPA of 4.50 or higher to qualify for the Dean's List. Dean's List at this school is computed term-by-term, so a single strong semester can earn recognition even if cumulative GPA is lower.

What is the GPA cutoff for academic probation at MIT?

At MIT, students fall into academic probation when their GPA drops below 3.2. 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 3.2 floor.

Does MIT award Latin honors at graduation?

MIT does not publish fixed Latin honors GPA thresholds that apply across all undergraduate programs. MIT uses a 5.0 GPA scale: A=5.0, B=4.0, C=3.0, D=2.0, F=0. No plus/minus modifiers. No Latin honors. Dean's List requires a 4.5+ term GPA with no incompletes. Freshman first-semester is Pass/No Record.

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

MIT'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.