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University of Pennsylvania (U Penn)

United States

University of Pennsylvania (U Penn) is a prestigious institution in the United States known for its academic excellence and diverse programs. The university offers a comprehensive 4.0-based grading system that effectively evaluates student performance across various disciplines.

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University of Phoenix (UOPX)

United States

University of Phoenix (UOPX) is a respected institution in the United States. The university utilizes a Letter (A..F), Percentage (0..100), 4.0 Scale (0..4.0) grading system.

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University of Pittsburgh (Pitt)

United States

Pitt is a public research university founded in 1787 with strengths in health sciences, engineering, and international studies. Calculate your Pitt GPA using their standard 4.0 scale with plus/minus grade modifiers.

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University of Portland (UP)

United States

The University of Portland is a private Catholic university founded in 1901 in Portland, Oregon. Affiliated with the Congregation of Holy Cross, UP combines rigorous academics with values-based education. The university is known for its programs in nursing, engineering, business, and education, with a strong emphasis on ethics, service, and global awareness in a supportive community atmosphere.

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University of Rhode Island (URI)

United States

University of Rhode Island (URI) is a prestigious institution in the United States known for its academic excellence and diverse programs. The university offers a comprehensive 4.0-based grading system that effectively evaluates student performance across various disciplines.

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University of Rochester

United States

University of Rochester is a private research university in New York founded in 1850 with strengths in music, medicine, and optics. Convert your Rochester grades using their 4.0 scale system with detailed grade point designations.

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University of San Diego (USD)

United States

University of San Diego (USD) is a prestigious institution in the United States known for its academic excellence and diverse programs. The university offers a comprehensive 4.0-based grading system that effectively evaluates student performance across various disciplines.

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University of San Francisco (USF)

United States

University of San Francisco (USF) is a prestigious institution in the United States known for its academic excellence and diverse programs. The university offers a comprehensive 4.0-based grading system that effectively evaluates student performance across various disciplines.

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University of Scranton

United States

University of Scranton is a prestigious institution in the United States known for its academic excellence and diverse programs. The university offers a comprehensive 4.0-based grading system that effectively evaluates student performance across various disciplines.

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University of South Carolina (USC)

United States

The University of South Carolina is a public research university in Columbia, South Carolina. Founded in 1801, it is known for its programs in international business, public health, and hospitality. The university has over 35,000 students and is recognized for its beautiful historic campus.

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University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken)

United States

University of South Carolina Aiken (USC Aiken) is a prestigious institution in the United States known for its academic excellence and diverse programs. The university offers a comprehensive 4.0-based grading system that effectively evaluates student performance across various disciplines.

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University of South Carolina Upstate (USC Upstate)

United States

University of South Carolina Upstate (USC Upstate) is a prestigious institution in the United States known for its academic excellence and diverse programs. The university offers a comprehensive 4.0-based grading system that effectively evaluates student performance across various disciplines.

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Grading systems used at United States universities

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universities use the letter-grade scale (A = 4.0, B = 3.0, ...)
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universities use the percentage-based scale (graded out of 100)

Each United States university stores its own grading scheme — including any plus/minus subdivisions, custom cut-offs, and scale maxima — so you don’t need to convert anything manually. Pick your university and the calculator applies the correct conversion automatically.

United States GPA Calculator FAQs

Common questions students from United States ask about calculating their GPA with GPAWise.

Which grading scale do United States universities use?
Each United States university in our listing stores its own official grading scheme — most use either the 4.0 letter-grade scale or a percentage-based scale, with each institution's exact cut-offs and grade-point values stored individually. Pick your university and the calculator applies the correct conversion automatically.
What is considered a good GPA at United States universities?
A competitive GPA varies by institution and program. Most United States graduate-school applications expect at least a 3.0 on a 4.0 scale (or the equivalent percentage), with top programs often requiring 3.5+. Treat the figure GPAWise calculates as a planning estimate — your registrar may apply rounding or special-credit rules slightly differently.
Is GPAWise free for students in United States?
Yes. GPAWise is completely free, with no signup, no email, and no ads. Your inputs stay in your browser, scoped to this site, for 60 days from your last visit — they're never sent to a server unless you choose to submit feedback.
How accurate is the GPA calculation for United States institutions?
For the courses and credits you enter, the calculator applies each United States university's official grading scheme so the result matches what your transcript will show. Differences usually come from special credits (audit, withdraw, transfer credits) or rounding rules your registrar may apply differently.
Can I see what GPA I need next semester to hit a target?
Yes — every per-university page on GPAWise has a Target GPA calculator (linked from the regular calculator's result card) that tells you the average grade you'd need across your remaining credits to reach a goal. It uses the same institution-specific grading scheme.