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Cornell University GPA Calculator

Built for Cornell University students on the 4.3 scale. Free, mobile-friendly, no signup.

Note: Cornell uses a 4.3 scale where A+ = 4.3. Use the generic calculator instead →

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How grades convert to points here

Cornell University uses plus/minus grading and awards 4.30 for an A+, which is unusual — most institutions cap the scale at 4.0 no matter how high the grade. It means a GPA above 4.0 is achievable here without any honors weighting, and that a transcript from Cornell University is not directly comparable to one from a school that caps at 4.0.

Latin honors at Cornell University

Cornell University awards Latin honors by class rank rather than a fixed GPA. Starting with December 2026 conferrals: summa top 5%, magna next 10%, cum laude next 15%, computed per college/school.

A percentile system means the threshold is only known after the class graduates. Published historical cutoffs are the best available guide, but treat them as approximate — grade inflation pushes them up over time, and a strong cohort pushes them up faster.

Standing, honors lists, and retakes

Cornell University sets Dean's List at 3.60 for the term. Most schools also require a minimum credit load of letter-graded courses, so a light semester or a heavy pass/fail load can disqualify an otherwise-strong GPA.

On repeated courses: Both grades from a repeated course remain on the transcript, but only the higher grade counts toward GPA; some colleges cap how many courses can be repeated (Engineering allows replacement only for grades of C- or lower).

Worth knowing about Cornell University

Cornell is discontinuing its Dean's List entirely after Spring 2026 and simultaneously replacing its old honors system with a new standardized percentile-based Latin Honors system for December 2026 and later.

Grading policy compiled from Cornell University's registrar and academic catalog. Policies change; the registrar is authoritative. See our methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cornell University use plus/minus grading?▾
Yes, and unusually it awards 4.30 for an A+ rather than capping at 4.0. A GPA above 4.0 is achievable here on the standard scale.
What GPA do you need for honors at Cornell University?▾
There is no fixed number. Starting with December 2026 conferrals: summa top 5%, magna next 10%, cum laude next 15%, computed per college/school., so the qualifying GPA is determined after grades are final and moves from year to year. Historical cutoffs are the best guide available in advance, but treat them as approximate.
If I retake a course at Cornell University, does the old grade still count?▾
Both grades from a repeated course remain on the transcript, but only the higher grade counts toward GPA; some colleges cap how many courses can be repeated (Engineering allows replacement only for grades of C- or lower).
Will this match what my registrar shows?▾
It should track your official GPA for standard coursework at Cornell University. Discrepancies usually come from transfer credit, pass/fail courses, or a repeat policy applied to an earlier attempt — all of which the registrar handles and a calculator cannot see.

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