UT Austin GPA Calculator (Plus/Minus 4.0 Scale)
Calculate your official University of Texas at Austin semester and cumulative GPA using UT’s exact plus/minus (+/-) grade point scale.
How to Use the UT Austin GPA Calculator (Plus/Minus 4.0 Scale)
The University of Texas at Austin utilizes a fractional plus/minus grading system capped at 4.00. Unlike universities that award an A+ with 4.33 points, UT Austin does not issue A+ grades—an A is the maximum grade and yields 4.00 grade points per semester hour, while an A- drops to 3.67 grade points and a B+ earns 3.33.
Formula and Calculation Methodology
- Grade Points: UT Austin scale: A=4.00, A-=3.67, B+=3.33, B=3.00, B-=2.67, C+=2.33, C=2.00
- Semester Hours: Credit value of each course taken in residence at UT Austin
Only courses taken in residence at UT Austin for a letter grade factor into your official UT cumulative GPA. Credit earned by exam (AP/IB/CLEP), courses taken on a Pass/Fail (CR/NC) basis, and transfer coursework completed at community colleges or other universities count toward degree credit hours but are excluded from your official UT GPA calculation.
Official UT Austin Plus/Minus (+/-) Grade Point Scale
| Letter Grade | Grade Points per Hour | Letter Grade | Grade Points per Hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| A (Excellent) | 4.00 | C (Average) | 2.00 |
| A- | 3.67 | C- | 1.67 |
| B+ (Above Average) | 3.33 | D+ (Pass) | 1.33 |
| B | 3.00 | D | 1.00 |
| B- | 2.67 | D- | 0.67 |
| C+ | 2.33 | F (Failure) | 0.00 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does UT Austin have an A+ grade?
No. The highest letter grade at UT Austin is an A (4.00 grade points per credit hour). Because an A- is worth 3.67, any A- cannot be offset above 4.00 by an A+.
What GPA is required for University Honors at UT Austin?
Undergraduate students must earn at least 45 grade points while completing a minimum of 12 semester hours of letter-graded coursework in residence with a semester GPA of at least 3.50 (and no incomplete or failing grades).
Do community college transfer classes affect my UT Austin GPA?
No. Transfer credits satisfy degree requirements, but only in-residence UT Austin letter grades are included in your official UT GPA.