3.0 GPA ≈ B · Average to good
A 3.0 is a B average. It is the most common minimum for graduate school and for renewing many merit scholarships. (Ordinary federal financial aid usually needs only a 2.0 and steady progress.) Above 3.0 most doors stay open; below it, some start to close.
What letter grade is a 3.0 GPA?
On the standard 4.0 scale a 3.0 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 3.0 compare?
The average US college GPA is about 3.1 and the average high-school GPA about 3.0, so a 3.0 is right around 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 3.0?
Yes, and the fewer credits you have so far, the faster it moves. Use the cumulative section below: enter 3.0 and your credits so far, add the courses you are taking now, and see exactly where a strong term lands you.