How Stanford calculates your GPA
Stanford gives grade points only to letter grades, and it uses a 4.3 scale. Each course's grade points are multiplied by its units, so a 5-unit A is worth 20 grade points. Your GPA is the total of those grade points divided by the total units of all courses graded A+ through NP.
No other grades or symbols are used in the GPA: +, CR, *, GNR, RP, N, N-, W, NC, S and I are all left out. An NP, on the other hand, is worth 0.0 and its units still count, so an A (4 units) and an NP (4 units) give a GPA of 2.0, not 4.0.
Stanford grade points table
| Note | Points de note |
|---|---|
| A+ | 4.3 |
| A | 4.0 |
| A- | 3.7 |
| B+ | 3.3 |
| B | 3.0 |
| B- | 2.7 |
| C+ | 2.3 |
| C | 2.0 |
| C- | 1.7 |
| D+ | 1.3 |
| D | 1.0 |
| D- | 0.7 |
| NP | 0.0 |
A temporary L grade counts as 2.0 until the final grade is submitted. Courses with a GSB grading basis use their own values (for example H = 4.14).
How to calculate your Stanford GPA: worked example
This is the example from Stanford's own guide:
| Note | Units | Points de note | Units × points |
|---|---|---|---|
| B- | 3 | 2.7 | 8.1 |
| A- | 4 | 3.7 | 14.8 |
| B+ | 3 | 3.3 | 9.9 |
| Total | 10 | 32.8 |
GPA = 32.8 ÷ 10 = 3.28
Can a Stanford GPA be above 4.0?
Yes. Because an A+ is worth 4.3, a student with many A+ grades can have a GPA above 4.0. If a form asks for a GPA "out of 4.0", give your GPA as it appears on your transcript and mention that Stanford uses a 4.3 scale. Stanford does not publish a percentage formula; the converter tab gives a simple estimate, (GPA ÷ 4.3) × 100.
Stanford CGPA calculator FAQs
Is an A+ worth 4.3 at Stanford?
Yes. Stanford uses a 4.3 scale: A+ = 4.3, A = 4.0, A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3 and so on down to D- = 0.7 and NP = 0.0.
Does an NP count in my Stanford GPA?
Yes. NP is worth 0.0 grade points and its units stay in the total, so it lowers your GPA. An A in 4 units plus an NP in 4 units gives 2.0.
Do CR/NC courses count in the Stanford GPA?
No. CR, NC, S, W, I and the other symbols are not used in calculating the GPA.
What is an L grade at Stanford?
An L is a temporary grade. It counts as 2.0 grade points until the final grade is submitted.
Can my Stanford GPA be higher than 4.0?
Yes, because an A+ is worth 4.3. When a form asks for a GPA out of 4.0, give your transcript GPA and note that Stanford uses a 4.3 scale.
How do I convert my Stanford GPA to a percentage?
Stanford has no official formula. A simple estimate is (GPA ÷ 4.3) × 100, so 3.80 is about 88.37%. Mark it as an estimate.
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