UIUC GPA Calculator, 4.0 Scale GPA Tool

Average GPA

3.50

undergraduate cumulative

Grading Scale

4.0

with plus/minus

Dean's List

3.50+

term GPA

Probation

below 2.0

cumulative GPA floor

What Is a Good GPA at Illinois?

A GPA of 3.5 or higher is considered strong at UIUC, where the average undergraduate GPA hovers near 3.5. Dean's List requires students to be in the top 20 percent of their college by term GPA with at least 14 graded hours. Bronze Tablet, the university's highest academic honor, goes to the top 3% of graduating seniors by class rank.

The average undergraduate GPA at Illinois sits near 3.50, drawn from the Illinois registrar policy and aggregated reporting. Enter your courses in the calculator above to see where your cumulative GPA lands relative to that figure.

How Illinois Calculates GPA

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Illinois) 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.

Illinois 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 Illinois 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.

Illinois Grading Policy Notes

UIUC uses the standard 4.0 scale with plus and minus modifiers; A+ caps at 4.0. Dean's List uses a percentile cutoff rather than a fixed GPA, so the actual cumulative GPA needed shifts slightly each term as cohort grades distribute.

Illinois Honors and Recognition

Dean's List at Illinois

Illinois lists students with a GPA of 3.50 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 Illinois

Academic Probation Threshold

Illinois 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 Illinois

Under Illinois's repeat policy, the new grade replaces the old grade in the GPA calculation. 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 Illinois

Yes. Illinois allows grade replacement for up to four courses (Grade Replacement Policy). Eligible students must repeat the course at UIUC, and the repeat grade replaces the original in the GPA, though both remain on the transcript.

Major GPA Requirements at Illinois

Most majors require a 2.0 minimum. Grainger College of Engineering and Computer Science admission to the major typically requires 3.5 or higher in technical prerequisites.

What Makes Illinois Grading Distinctive

Bronze Tablet honors only the top 3% of each graduating class
Dean's List cutoff is top 20% by term, not a fixed GPA
Grade Replacement limited to four courses lifetime

Illinois at a Glance

Institution type: public research
Location: Urbana-Champaign, IL
Undergraduate enrollment: 56,299
Founded: 1867
Athletic conference: Big Ten
Average undergrad GPA: 3.50
Registrar source: Illinois official grading policy

Related GPA Tools

To roll this Illinois 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 Illinois 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 Does UIUC Calculate GPA?

Illinois 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 Illinois'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 Does UIUC Calculate High School GPA?

Illinois admissions reviews your reported high school GPA in context with your course rigor, school profile, and official transcript. The calculator above converts letter grades to 4.0 grade points (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0, D = 1.0) and weights each course by credit or Carnegie unit. Honors, AP, and IB courses typically carry a weighted bonus on applicant reports, though Illinois recalculates on an unweighted basis for internal review. Always verify with your specific school's registrar.

How To Calculate Major GPA UIUC?

Major or departmental GPA at Illinois 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 Illinois sit at or above the general graduation threshold. Always verify with your specific school's registrar.

How do I calculate my Illinois GPA?

Enter each Illinois 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. Illinois 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 Illinois Dean's List?

Illinois requires a GPA of 3.50 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 Illinois?

At Illinois, 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.

Does Illinois award Latin honors at graduation?

Illinois does not publish fixed Latin honors GPA thresholds that apply across all undergraduate programs. Dean's List requires top 20% of the college by term GPA with at least 14 graded hours. Bronze Tablet (top 3%) is the university's highest academic honor, a fixed class-rank cut, not a GPA threshold.

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

Illinois's repeat policy is that the new grade replaces the old grade in the GPA calculation. 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.