UTD GPA Calculator
Estimate your University of Texas at Dallas (UTD) GPA on the plus/minus 4.0 scale, shown to three decimal places.
How the UTD GPA Calculator works
The UTD GPA Calculator computes a credit-weighted grade point average: courses worth more credit hours count proportionally more toward your GPA. Enter each course's letter grade and credit hours, and the tool totals your quality points and divides by your total graded credits.
It works for a single semester or for your full cumulative record — just add every course you want included. Pass/Fail, Withdraw and other non-graded marks should be left out, since they do not carry grade points.
Formula & grading scale
Every grade maps to a point value. Multiply each grade's value by the course's credit hours to get its quality points, sum them, and divide by total credits:
GPA = Σ(grade value × credit hours) ÷ Σ(credit hours)
The UT Dallas uses this grade scale:
| Grade | Points | Grade | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | 4 | A- | 3.67 |
| B+ | 3.33 | B | 3 |
| B- | 2.67 | C+ | 2.33 |
| C | 2 | C- | 1.67 |
| D+ | 1.33 | D | 1 |
| D- | 0.67 | F | 0 |
UT Dallas uses a full plus/minus scale and reports the GPA to three decimal places. Incomplete (I), No-Credit (NC) and Credit (CR) marks are excluded. For a cumulative GPA, combine prior quality points and credits with your new courses.
Step-by-step example
- Course 1 — A- (3.670) × 3 = 11.010
- Course 2 — B+ (3.330) × 3 = 9.990
- Course 3 — A (4.000) × 4 = 16.000
- Quality points = 37.000; credits = 10; GPA = 3.700.
Why use the UTD GPA Calculator?
You should not need a spreadsheet to know where your average stands. The UTD GPA Calculator lets UT Dallas students check a single term or a full cumulative record in seconds, with the math running privately in your browser. Adjust a grade to test a "what-if" scenario before registration or finals as often as you like.
What is a good GPA at UT Dallas?
At UT Dallas, a 2.0 is required for good standing and most degrees, while competitive scholarships and graduate programs often look for 3.0 to 3.5 or higher. Because UTD reports to three decimal places, even small grade changes show up in your average.
How to raise your GPA at UT Dallas
Focus on your highest-credit courses first, because they shift your average the most — a better grade in a four-credit class outweighs the same change in a one-credit course. Watch the running quality points update as you enter grades, then model a realistic target. UT Dallas uses a full plus/minus scale and excludes Incomplete, No-Credit and Credit marks. For the math behind it all, read our guide on how GPA is calculated, express your result differently with the GPA to Percentage Calculator, or compare schools using the Rutgers and GSU GPA calculators.
GPA tips for UT Dallas students
A few principles apply no matter your major. Your GPA is cumulative, so early grades set a baseline that later terms can only move gradually — a strong start compounds in your favour, while a slow one takes time to recover from. Retaking a weak course can help if UT Dallas applies a repeat or grade-forgiveness policy, but confirm the details with the registrar first, since this calculator counts every grade you enter by default. And rather than overloading on extra classes, protect the grades in your highest-credit courses, because that is where your average is won or lost. Run the numbers at the start of each term to set a realistic goal, then check back as grades are posted so there are no surprises at the end.
Frequently asked questions
Do Pass/Fail or Withdraw grades count?
No. Pass/Fail (P/S), Withdraw (W), Incomplete (I) and similar marks carry no grade points and are excluded from the GPA. Only enter courses that received a letter grade on the scale.
How are repeated courses handled?
By default this tool includes every attempt you enter, which matches how most cumulative GPAs are calculated. If your institution has a grade-forgiveness or repeat policy that drops the original attempt, simply leave the forgiven attempt out of the form.
How many decimals does UT Dallas report?
UT Dallas reports the GPA to three decimal places, which is why this calculator shows three decimals.
Does UTD use plus and minus grades?
Yes. UT Dallas uses a full plus/minus scale (A, A-, B+, B, B-, and so on down to F).
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