Princeton GPA Calculator, Princeton, NJ Grading Scale

Average GPA

3.81

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 Princeton?

A GPA of 3.7 or higher is considered strong at Princeton, where the average undergraduate GPA sits near 3.81. Latin honors require completion of an independent senior thesis. Princeton operates on a department-recommended grading median rather than a forced curve, so distribution shapes vary across departments.

The average undergraduate GPA at Princeton sits near 3.81, drawn from the Princeton registrar policy and aggregated reporting. Enter your courses in the calculator above to see where your cumulative GPA lands relative to that figure.

How Princeton Calculates GPA

Princeton University (Princeton) 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.

Princeton 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 Princeton 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.

Princeton Grading Policy Notes

Princeton briefly enforced a hard grading cap (Grade Deflation, 2004-2014) that limited A-range grades to 35% of each course; that policy was repealed, and grading now follows department-recommended medians. A+ caps at 4.0 grade points.

Princeton Honors and Recognition

Dean's List at Princeton

Princeton 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 Princeton

Princeton grading follows a department-recommended median, not a forced curve. Latin honors require completion of independent senior thesis work.

Academic Standing and Repeat Policy at Princeton

Academic Probation Threshold

Princeton 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 Princeton

Under Princeton'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 Princeton

No. Princeton does not offer grade forgiveness. All attempts at a course remain on the transcript and count toward the cumulative GPA.

Major GPA Requirements at Princeton

All concentrations require a 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA. Departmental honors typically require 3.5-plus in concentration courses plus a strong senior thesis grade.

What Makes Princeton Grading Distinctive

Senior thesis required for Latin honors recognition
Repealed its 2004-2014 Grade Deflation cap in 2014
Department-recommended grading medians, not forced curves

Princeton at a Glance

Institution type: private research
Location: Princeton, NJ
Undergraduate enrollment: 8,478
Founded: 1746
Athletic conference: Ivy League
Average undergrad GPA: 3.81
Registrar source: Princeton official grading policy

Related GPA Tools

To roll this Princeton 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 Princeton 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 Princeton GPA?

Enter each Princeton 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. Princeton 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 Princeton Dean's List?

Princeton requires a GPA of 3.50 or higher to qualify for the Dean's List. Honors recognition here is based on class rank rather than a fixed GPA cutoff, so the number above is an approximate historical threshold.

What is the GPA cutoff for academic probation at Princeton?

At Princeton, 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 Princeton's Latin honors thresholds?