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How Purdue University calculates GPA
Purdue University (Indiana) 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 Purdue grade scale — what makes it specific
A+ rule: Purdue uses a standard 4.0 plus/minus scale; A+ and A both equal 4.0 (no boost above 4.0).
Failing grade: Purdue University uses "F" for a failing grade (0.0).
Repeated courses & grade replacement
Purdue's grade-replacement policy: for an eligible repeated course, only the most recent grade counts in the GPA, though both attempts remain on the transcript.
Academic standing
Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA to graduate; Dean's List typically 3.5 with 12+ graded credits.
Latin honors at graduation
| Honor | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Distinction | top 10% of degree program (varies by school/term, e.g. 3.94 Science, 3.89 Engineering, 3.83 Daniels School of Business for May 2026) |
| Highest Distinction | top 30% of Distinction qualifiers; floor 3.98 (3.74 for associate degrees) |
Purdue does not use Latin-honors terminology; commencement honors are 'Distinction' and 'Highest Distinction', percentile-based and recalculated each term with degree-specific GPA floors
These cut-offs are recalculated and apply to May 2026 graduates. Check the registrar for the current year before relying on them.
Dean’s List
Purdue University names students to its Dean’s List at a term GPA of 3.5 cumulative GPA and 3.0 semester GPA with 12 hours counted in cumulative GPA, 6 hours in semester GPA.
identical wording found on multiple Purdue college pages (College of Science, Krannert School of Management/Business), appears to be a university-wide standard
Academic probation and dismissal
Semester: cumulative GPA OR semester GPA below 2.0 (Academic Notice).
Dismissal: both cumulative and semester GPA below 2.0 while already on Academic Notice.
Sources
Every figure on this page was read on one of these pages, all published by Purdue University itself. Nothing here comes from a ranking site or an aggregator.
- www.purdue.edu — Latin honors.
- www.purdue.edu — Dean’s List.
- www.purdue.edu — academic standing.
- www.purdue.edu — grading scale and GPA calculation.
Good to know
Purdue uses the standard 4.0 plus/minus scale with A+ capped at 4.0. Its grade-replacement policy means a retake's most recent grade replaces the original in the GPA. Pass/Not-Pass, W, and audit grades don't count.
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).