Howard GPA Calculator, Washington, DC Grading Scale

Average GPA

3.20

undergraduate cumulative

Grading Scale

4.0

no plus/minus

Dean's List

3.50+

cumulative GPA

Probation

below 2.0

cumulative GPA floor

What Is a Good GPA at Howard?

A GPA of 3.3 or higher is considered solid at Howard, where the average undergraduate GPA hovers near 3.2. Dean's List threshold is 3.0 cumulative. Latin honors are awarded at 3.5 / 3.7 / 3.9 cumulative GPA cutoffs.

The average undergraduate GPA at Howard sits near 3.20, drawn from the Howard registrar policy and aggregated reporting. Enter your courses in the calculator above to see where your cumulative GPA lands relative to that figure.

How Howard Calculates GPA

Howard University (Howard) uses a 4.0 grade point scale and does not use plus/minus modifiers, A, B, C, D, F only. The school caps A+ at the same 4.0 value as an A, which matters when converting letter grades from a transcript that records A and A+ separately. Each course's grade points multiply by its credit hours, those quality points sum across all courses, and the total divides by total credits attempted.

Howard GPA Formula

GPA = Sum(Grade Points x Credit Hours) / Sum(Credit Hours)

Where:

Grade Points = letter-grade value on the 4.0 scale
Credit Hours = credit value of the course on the Howard transcript
A+ = 4.0 (same as A on the standard scale)

Example: A 4-credit class with an A (4.0 points) and a 3-credit class with a B+ (3.3 points): quality points = 4 × 4.0 + 3 × 3.3 = 25.9, total credits = 7, GPA = 25.9 / 7 = 3.70.

Howard Grading Policy Notes

Howard is the leading HBCU in the Capstone group of historically Black colleges and universities. The 3.0 Dean's List cutoff is more accessible than at many peer schools, reflecting Howard's focus on supporting student persistence in addition to recognition.

Howard Honors and Recognition

Dean's List at Howard

Howard lists students with a GPA of 3.50 or higher on the Dean's List. Dean's List is based on cumulative GPA across all completed terms.

Latin Honors at Howard

Summa cum laude: 3.90 cumulative GPA or above
Magna cum laude: 3.70 cumulative GPA or above
Cum laude: 3.50 cumulative GPA or above

Howard does not use plus/minus grades for GPA calculation (A = 4.0 flat). Dean's List requires 3.5+ with 12+ graded credits per semester.

Academic Standing and Repeat Policy at Howard

Academic Probation Threshold

Howard places students on academic probation when their cumulative GPA drops below 2.0. Probation usually triggers mandatory advising, restricts course registration, and can affect financial aid or scholarships. Use the calculator to model remaining semesters and see how many A or B grades would lift the GPA back above the 2.0 floor.

Repeating a Course at Howard

Under Howard's repeat policy, the new grade replaces the old grade in the GPA calculation. This calculator treats every entered row as a distinct graded attempt; if your school replaces the old grade, leave off the original, and if both count, enter both lines. Always confirm the final transcript version with the registrar before relying on a projected GPA.

Grade Forgiveness at Howard

Yes. Howard University allows course repetition under its Repeat Policy; the most recent grade replaces the original in the GPA when the course is retaken at Howard.

Major GPA Requirements at Howard

Most majors require 2.0 minimum. Howard Business School and pre-medical tracks typically require 3.0+ in major prerequisites.

What Makes Howard Grading Distinctive

Leading HBCU in the Capstone group
More accessible Dean's List threshold (3.0 cumulative)
Strong pre-medical and pre-law placement record

Howard at a Glance

Institution type: hbcu
Location: Washington, DC
Undergraduate enrollment: 12,065
Founded: 1867
Athletic conference: MEAC
Average undergrad GPA: 3.20
Registrar source: Howard official grading policy

Related GPA Tools

To roll this Howard GPA into a cumulative figure across multiple semesters, use the cumulative GPA calculator. For a semester-by-semester view with optional prior-GPA import, use the college GPA calculator. To compute individual course grades before they hit your transcript, switch to the grade calculator.

Accuracy Note

This calculator follows the grading policy published by the Howard registrar as of 2026-04-18. Policies are reviewed periodically; the "Last verified" date in the footer reflects the most recent confirmation. Always cross-check your final GPA against your official transcript. The tool models the same formulas registrars use but cannot account for grade forgiveness petitions, audit decisions, or exceptions approved by the dean of students.

Frequently asked questions

How do I calculate my Howard GPA?

Enter each Howard course you have taken, select your letter grade, and enter the credit hours from your transcript. The calculator converts each grade into grade points on the standard 4.0 scale, multiplies by credit hours, and divides by total credits. Howard does not use plus/minus modifiers, A, B, C, D, F only and caps A+ at the same 4.0 value as an A, which this calculator reflects by default.

What GPA do I need for the Howard Dean's List?

Howard requires a GPA of 3.50 or higher to qualify for the Dean's List. Dean's List at this school is based on cumulative GPA across all completed terms.

What is the GPA cutoff for academic probation at Howard?

At Howard, students fall into academic probation when their GPA drops below 2.0. Probation status typically restricts course registration, triggers mandatory advising, and may affect financial aid eligibility. Use this calculator to check where your current term and cumulative averages land relative to the 2.0 floor.

What are Howard's Latin honors GPA thresholds?

Howard awards Latin honors at the following cumulative GPA cutoffs: summa cum laude requires 3.90+, magna cum laude requires 3.70+, and cum laude requires 3.50+. Howard does not use plus/minus grades for GPA calculation (A = 4.0 flat). Dean's List requires 3.5+ with 12+ graded credits per semester.

If I retake a course at Howard, how does it affect my GPA?

Howard's repeat policy is that the new grade replaces the old grade in the GPA calculation. This calculator lets you model either scenario, enter just the most recent grade to see a replace-style GPA, or enter both attempts to see how an average-counting or both-count policy would shape your transcript.