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How University of Kentucky calculates GPA

University of Kentucky (Kentucky) 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 Kentucky grade scale — what makes it specific

A+ rule: Kentucky's standard GPA uses whole-letter grades with E (not F) as the failing mark: A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, E=0. Plus/minus grades carry quality-point values but are used only in specific authorized academic units, not university-wide.

Failing grade: University of Kentucky uses "E" for a failing grade (0.0).

Repeated courses & grade replacement

Repeat Option: an approved course repeat replaces the previous grade in the GPA, within established limits. All attempts stay on the transcript.

Academic standing

Minimum 2.0 GPA. Note Kentucky's fail mark is 'E', not 'F'.

Good to know

Kentucky has two features generic calculators miss: the failing grade is 'E' (worth 0), not F, and plus/minus grades only carry GPA values in specific authorized units — for most students the standard GPA is whole-letter (A=4, B=3, C=2, D=1, E=0). An approved Repeat Option replaces an earlier grade.

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).