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Iowa State University GPA Calculator

Built for Iowa State University students on the 4.0 scale. Free, mobile-friendly, no signup.

Note: Iowa State uses a 4.0 scale; A+ = 4.0. Use the generic calculator instead →

This semester

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How grades convert to points here

Grades at Iowa State University carry plus/minus modifiers with distinct point values: A- at 3.7, B+ at 3.3, and so on down the scale. Those 0.3-point steps accumulate, and they are the usual reason a transcript that looks like "mostly A's" lands at 3.7 rather than 4.0.

Courses taken Pass/Not Pass do not count toward the 12 graded credit hours required for Dean's List eligibility.

Latin honors at Iowa State University

Iowa State University awards Latin honors against fixed GPA cutoffs: 3.5 for cum laude, 3.7 for magna cum laude, and 3.9 for summa cum laude.

Because these are absolute rather than relative thresholds, honors at Iowa State University is not a competition against your cohort. Everyone clearing 3.90 earns summa, however many that turns out to be.

Standing, honors lists, and retakes

Good academic standing at Iowa State University requires a cumulative GPA of at least 2.0. Falling below it typically triggers academic warning, then probation, with dismissal only after sustained shortfall — the escalation gives time to recover.

The Dean's List threshold is a 3.50 term GPA. Because it resets every term, it is the one recognition that is always reachable next semester no matter what your transcript looks like today.

On repeated courses: unknown

One detail specific to this school

Graduating 'with distinction' requires 60 semester credits completed at ISU, including a minimum of 50 graded credits — a residency threshold on top of the GPA cutoff.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Iowa State University use plus/minus grading?▾
Yes. A- counts as 3.7, B+ as 3.3, and so on — each modifier shifts the value by 0.3 points.
What GPA do you need for cum laude at Iowa State University?▾
3.50 for cum laude, 3.70 for magna cum laude, and 3.90 for summa cum laude. These are fixed institutional thresholds rather than class percentiles, so they do not shift with your cohort. Most schools also require a minimum number of credits completed in residence — verify that separately with the registrar.
What GPA do you need to stay in good standing at Iowa State University?▾
A cumulative 2.0. Dropping below it usually starts with a warning rather than immediate probation, and schools generally allow at least one term to recover before more serious consequences apply.
If I retake a course at Iowa State University, does the old grade still count?▾
unknown
How accurate is this calculator for my transcript?▾
Close, for ordinary cases. The calculation follows Iowa State University's documented grade-point values, but transfer credits, repeated-course adjustments, and any department-specific rules can shift the official number. Treat this as an estimate and the transcript as authoritative.

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