UW Madison GPA Calculator, 4.0 Scale GPA Tool

Average GPA

3.40

undergraduate cumulative

Grading Scale

4.0

no plus/minus

Dean's List

3.50+

term GPA

Probation

below 2.0

cumulative GPA floor

What Is a Good GPA at Wisconsin?

A GPA of 3.5 or higher is considered strong at UW-Madison, where the average undergraduate GPA sits near 3.4. Dean's List threshold is 3.85 in L&S. Latin honors are awarded by college: L&S uses 3.85 / 3.7 / 3.5 cutoffs combined with a minimum 60 graded credits in residence.

The average undergraduate GPA at Wisconsin sits near 3.40, drawn from the Wisconsin registrar policy and aggregated reporting. Enter your courses in the calculator above to see where your cumulative GPA lands relative to that figure.

How Wisconsin Calculates GPA

University of Wisconsin-Madison (Wisconsin) uses a 4.0 grade point scale and does not use plus/minus modifiers, A, B, C, D, F only. 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.

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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.

Wisconsin Grading Policy Notes

UW-Madison uses the standard 4.0 scale with plus and minus modifiers. The Dean's List threshold of 3.85 is one of the highest among Big Ten flagship publics. Wisconsin School of Business uses a 3.5 cutoff and competitive admission to the major.

Wisconsin Honors and Recognition

Dean's List at Wisconsin

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

Academic Probation Threshold

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin

Under Wisconsin'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 Wisconsin

No. UW-Madison does not offer grade replacement. Repeated courses count both attempts toward the GPA, though the L&S College may grant exceptions in rare circumstances.

Major GPA Requirements at Wisconsin

Most majors require 2.0 minimum cumulative GPA. Wisconsin School of Business admission requires 3.5-plus in business prerequisites with competitive review.

What Makes Wisconsin Grading Distinctive

L&S Dean's List requires 3.85+ (very high among Big Ten)
60-credit residency requirement for Latin honors
Business school is internal-transfer with competitive review

Wisconsin at a Glance

Institution type: public research
Location: Madison, WI
Undergraduate enrollment: 50,662
Founded: 1848
Athletic conference: Big Ten
Average undergrad GPA: 3.40
Registrar source: Wisconsin official grading policy

Related GPA Tools

To roll this Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin GPA?

Enter each Wisconsin 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. Wisconsin does not use plus/minus modifiers, A, B, C, D, F only 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 Wisconsin Dean's List?

Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin?

At Wisconsin, 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 Wisconsin award Latin honors at graduation?

Wisconsin does not publish fixed Latin honors GPA thresholds that apply across all undergraduate programs. UW-Madison uses A, AB, B, BC, C, D, F (half-step grades rather than plus/minus). AB = 3.5, BC = 2.5. Dean's List requires 3.85+ (College of Letters & Science) with 12+ graded credits.

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

Wisconsin'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.