Penn GPA Calculator, Philadelphia, PA Grading Scale

Average GPA

3.67

undergraduate cumulative

Grading Scale

4.0

with plus/minus

Dean's List

3.70+

cumulative GPA

Probation

below 2.0

cumulative GPA floor

What Is a Good GPA at Penn?

A GPA of 3.6 or higher is considered strong at Penn, where the average undergraduate GPA sits near 3.67. Latin honors target roughly the top 5%, 10%, and 20% of each graduating class. Wharton, Engineering, Nursing, and Arts and Sciences each maintain distinct honors thresholds.

The average undergraduate GPA at Penn sits near 3.67, drawn from the Penn registrar policy and aggregated reporting. Enter your courses in the calculator above to see where your cumulative GPA lands relative to that figure.

How Penn Calculates GPA

University of Pennsylvania (Penn) 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.

Penn 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 Penn 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.

Penn Grading Policy Notes

Penn uses the standard 4.0 scale with plus and minus modifiers; A+ records but caps at 4.0. Latin honors percentages are set school by school. Wharton publishes specific GPA cutoffs while CAS uses class-rank percentiles.

Penn Honors and Recognition

Dean's List at Penn

Penn lists students with a GPA of 3.70 or higher on the Dean's List. Dean's List is based on cumulative GPA across all completed terms.

Latin Honors at Penn

Each of the four undergraduate schools (SAS, Wharton, SEAS, Nursing) sets its own Dean's List GPA cutoff; the 3.7 figure reflects SAS. Latin honors are capped at top 5%/10%/20% of each school's graduating class.

Academic Standing and Repeat Policy at Penn

Academic Probation Threshold

Penn 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 Penn

Under Penn'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 Penn

No. Penn does not offer grade replacement. Repeats are recorded as separate attempts and both grades count in the cumulative GPA.

Major GPA Requirements at Penn

Most majors require a 2.0 minimum. Wharton concentrations typically require 3.0 or higher in core business prerequisites. SEAS programs require 2.0 minimum in major coursework.

What Makes Penn Grading Distinctive

Each of the four undergraduate schools sets distinct honors policy
Wharton publishes specific GPA cutoffs for honors
A+ recorded but capped at 4.0

Penn at a Glance

Institution type: private research
Location: Philadelphia, PA
Undergraduate enrollment: 24,960
Founded: 1740
Athletic conference: Ivy League
Average undergrad GPA: 3.67
Registrar source: Penn official grading policy

Related GPA Tools

To roll this Penn 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 Penn 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 Penn GPA?

Enter each Penn 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. Penn 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 Penn Dean's List?

Penn requires a GPA of 3.70 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 Penn?

At Penn, 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 Penn's Latin honors thresholds?

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

Penn'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.