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Tufts University GPA Calculator

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

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This semester

4.00
9 credits

How grades convert to points here

Plus and minus grades count at Tufts University, with one exception: A+ carries the same 4.00 as an A. The downside modifiers apply in full while the upside one does not, so a perfect 4.00 requires straight A grades with no A- anywhere.

A Pass does not affect GPA; a Fail in a pass/fail course is averaged in. A course passed under the pass/fail option cannot be repeated for credit.

Latin honors at Tufts University

Tufts University awards Latin honors against fixed GPA cutoffs: 3.5 for cum laude, 0 for magna cum laude, and 3.8 for summa cum laude.

Fixed cutoffs are the friendlier system to plan against. You know the target from your first semester, and clearing it does not depend on how strong your classmates turn out to be — unlike a percentile system, where the threshold moves every year.

Standing, honors lists, and retakes

Good academic standing at Tufts 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.

Tufts University sets Dean's List at 3.40 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: Depends on the original grade: repeating an F averages both grades into the GPA; repeating a D+/D/D- keeps both grades in the GPA but drops the original credit; repeating a C- or better (non-repeatable) keeps only the first grade in the GPA, with the retake shown on the transcript but not calculated.

Worth knowing about Tufts University

Tufts records A+ on the transcript but it carries the identical grade-point value as A (4.0) — a purely symbolic distinction. Its 'distinction' (cum laude) and 'highest distinction' (summa) also require a minimum count of A/A- grades within the student's major, not just a cumulative GPA. Engineering's Dean's List threshold (3.2) is lower than Arts & Sciences' (3.4).

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Tufts University use plus/minus grading?▾
Yes, with one exception: A+ is worth 4.00, the same as an A. Minus grades reduce your average but an A+ cannot raise it above 4.00.
What GPA do you need for cum laude at Tufts University?▾
3.50 for cum laude, 0.00 for magna cum laude, and 3.80 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 Tufts 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 Tufts University, does the old grade still count?▾
Depends on the original grade: repeating an F averages both grades into the GPA; repeating a D+/D/D- keeps both grades in the GPA but drops the original credit; repeating a C- or better (non-repeatable) keeps only the first grade in the GPA, with the retake shown on the transcript but not calculated.
Will this match what my registrar shows?▾
It should track your official GPA for standard coursework at Tufts 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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