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How University of Iowa calculates GPA

University of Iowa (Iowa) calculates GPA as a credit-weighted average: multiply each course's grade points by its credits, add them up, and divide by total credits. The detail that matters is the grade scale.

The Iowa grade scale — what makes it specific

A+ rule: Iowa uses a 4.33 scale: A+ = 4.33 (a real boost above 4.0), A = 4.00, A- = 3.67, down to D- = 0.67, F = 0.

Failing grade: University of Iowa uses "F" for a failing grade (0.0).

Repeated courses & grade replacement

Repeat/grade handling follows registrar policy; the College of Law uses a separate numeric system. Confirm specifics with the registrar.

Academic standing

Graduation with distinction starts at a 3.50 GPA; highest distinction is 4.00+. Minimum 2.0 to graduate.

Good to know

Iowa uses a 4.33 scale, so an A+ is worth 4.33 and a Iowa GPA can exceed 4.0 — distinct from the many schools that cap A+ at 4.0. The rest is a standard three-decimal plus/minus set (A-=3.67, B+=3.33). State the 4.33 scale when reporting your GPA to a school that assumes a 4.0 maximum.

Need to plan ahead? Use the target GPA planner to find the grades you need, or the final grade calculator for a single class. International student? See CGPA to US GPA (WES).