2.0 GPA ≈ C · Minimum
A 2.0 is a C average and the usual minimum to remain in good academic standing and to graduate. Anything lower typically triggers academic probation.
What letter grade is a 2.0 GPA?
On the standard 4.0 scale a 2.0 is about a C. (A = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B− = 2.7, C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0.)
How does a 2.0 compare?
The average US college GPA is about 3.1 and the average high-school GPA about 3.0, so a 2.0 is below average. The common benchmarks: 2.0 to stay in good standing, 3.0 for most scholarships and graduate programs, 3.5 for honors, 3.7+ for the most selective schools.
Can I raise a 2.0?
Yes, and the fewer credits you have so far, the faster it moves. Use the cumulative section below: enter 2.0 and your credits so far, add the courses you are taking now, and see exactly where a strong term lands you.