Is a 2.7 GPA Good?

Below average. A 2.7 GPA is roughly a B- average.

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2.7 GPA ≈ B- · Below average

A 2.7 is a B− average. It is fine for graduation, but below the 3.0 minimum many programs and employers set. Raising it is worth the effort.

What letter grade is a 2.7 GPA?

On the standard 4.0 scale a 2.7 is about a B-. (A = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B− = 2.7, C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0.)

How does a 2.7 compare?

The average US college GPA is about 3.1 and the average high-school GPA about 3.0, so a 2.7 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 2.7?

Yes, and the fewer credits you have so far, the faster it moves. Use the cumulative section below: enter 2.7 and your credits so far, add the courses you are taking now, and see exactly where a strong term lands you.

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Questions people ask

Is a 2.7 GPA good?

A 2.7 is a B− average. It is fine for graduation, but below the 3.0 minimum many programs and employers set. Raising it is worth the effort.

What letter grade is a 2.7 GPA?

About B- on the standard 4.0 scale.

What is a good GPA?

3.0 is the common minimum for scholarships and graduate school, 3.5 is the usual honors line, and 3.7 and above is competitive at selective schools. The national college average is about 3.1.

Can I raise my GPA?

Yes, but it gets harder the more credits you have. One 4-credit A pulls a 3.0 over 60 credits up to only 3.06, so plan several strong terms.