How is NursingCAS GPA calculated?

NursingCAS GPA is calculated by converting each letter grade into standardized grade points, converting quarter hours into semester hours when needed, multiplying grade points by credit hours to get quality points, and dividing total quality points by attempted credits for each GPA bucket across all institutions attended. This follows the standardized semester-based method used by Liaison International.

Does NursingCAS count repeated courses and failed classes?

Yes. NursingCAS includes both the original attempt and the repeated attempt, and failed coursework remains in GPA calculations. WF is treated the same as F at 0.00, while a regular W is excluded.

What coursework counts toward NursingCAS science GPA?

NursingCAS science GPA typically includes Anatomy, Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics, and Other Science coursework. That makes it broader than a narrow biology-chemistry-only science screen and more aligned with common nursing prerequisites.

What coursework does NursingCAS exclude from GPA?

NursingCAS excludes non-graded credits such as pass/fail or credit/no-credit work when no letter grade is assigned. Regular W grades, AP, CLEP, in-progress, and incomplete coursework are also excluded until official graded credit appears.

What NursingCAS GPA is competitive for nursing school?

A NursingCAS overall GPA around 3.4 to 3.7 is often competitive for many BSN, ABSN, and entry-level nursing programs, while stronger science and prerequisite GPAs can help offset a lower cumulative number. More selective programs may expect GPAs in the mid-to-high 3s.

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NursingCAS GPA Calculator

Nursing Centralized Application Service — nursing GPA with science and prerequisite tracking

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NursingCAS course entry

Enter every graded course attempt, mark nursing prerequisites and your most recent 60 credits, and estimate the science, prerequisite, undergraduate, and overall GPA views nursing programs review most closely.

Prerequisite GPAScience GPA

NursingCAS rules that affect your numbers

All repeated courses count. Retakes do not replace the earlier grade.
All institutions attended are combined into cumulative GPA calculations.
Quarter-hour coursework is converted to semester hours using × 0.667.
WF is treated as F at 0.00, while a regular W is excluded.

Enter Your Courses

Each row contributes to the NursingCAS semester-standardized GPA totals.

Course Name

Credits

Grade

NursingCAS GPA Summary

Nursing application GPA with science, prerequisite, and last-60 tracking.

Overall GPA

4.00

9.0 cr

Science GPA

4.00

9.0 cr

Prereq GPA

0.00

0.0 cr

Last 60 GPA

0.00

0.0 cr

Non-Sci GPA

0.00

0.0 cr

UG GPA

4.00

9.0 cr

About This NursingCAS GPA Calculator

This NursingCAS GPA calculator is built for nursing school applicants who need to estimate the GPA views commonly reviewed in BSN, ABSN, MSN, and RN-to-BSN admissions: overall GPA, cumulative undergraduate GPA, science GPA, non-science GPA, prerequisite GPA, and last-60 GPA. It converts quarter-hour coursework into semester hours using the standard Nursing Centralized Application Service approach, combines coursework across all institutions attended, and reflects the rule that repeated courses still count.

How to Use the NursingCAS GPA Calculator

Follow these steps for an accurate NursingCAS GPA result

1Enter Every Graded Course Attempt

Add every graded course from every college or university you attended. NursingCAS includes repeated coursework and combines all institutions when it recalculates GPA from transcripts.

2Classify Science and Non-Science Courses

Choose Anatomy, Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics, Other Science, or Non-Science for each course. Those categories determine your science GPA and non-science GPA.

3Set Units, Academic Level, and Year

Mark each course as semester or quarter credit, select undergraduate, post-bacc, or graduate level, and set the academic year. Quarter hours are converted to semester hours using the NursingCAS 0.667 factor.

4Flag Nursing Prerequisites and Last 60 Courses

Use the prerequisite toggle for nursing requirements like anatomy, microbiology, chemistry, psychology, English, and statistics. Use the last-60 toggle if you want to estimate the most recent 60 credits GPA some programs emphasize.

5Compare the NursingCAS GPA Views

Review your overall GPA, cumulative undergraduate GPA, science GPA, non-science GPA, prerequisite GPA, and last-60 GPA before you apply. Official verification can still differ if transcript classification changes.

NursingCAS Grade Conversion Scale

NursingCAS uses a standardized 4.0 grade scale for nursing school applications, and WF is treated the same as F at 0.00.

A4.00

A-3.67

B+3.33

B3.00

B-2.67

C+2.33

C2.00

C-1.67

D+1.33

D1.00

D-0.67

F / WF0.00

NursingCAS GPA Types Explained

Overall GPA

Includes all graded coursework from all institutions after credit standardization to semester hours. This is the main cumulative NursingCAS GPA most applicants check first.

Cumulative Undergraduate GPA

Includes undergraduate and post-bacc coursework while excluding graduate work. This helps nursing programs isolate your pre-licensure academic base.

Science GPA

Includes Anatomy, Physiology, Biology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Physics, and Other Science coursework. This is one of the most important nursing admissions GPA views and often carries extra weight in prerequisite-heavy programs.

Non-Science GPA

Includes coursework outside the science categories, such as English, psychology, sociology, humanities, and other general education courses.

Prerequisite GPA

Includes only the courses you flag as nursing prerequisites, which is useful because programs often focus heavily on anatomy, microbiology, chemistry, psychology, English, and statistics.

Last 60 GPA

Includes only the courses you mark as your most recent 60 semester hours. Some nursing programs use this to evaluate recent academic performance and upward trend.

How NursingCAS Calculates GPA

1The Formula

NursingCAS GPA = Σ (Semester-Standardized Credits × Grade Points)

Σ Semester-Standardized Credits

Quarter-hour classes are first converted into semester hours, then quality points are calculated and averaged across each NursingCAS GPA bucket using the standardized semester-based method applied by Liaison International across all institutions attended.

2Key NursingCAS Rules

•All attempts count, including repeated courses.
•All institutions count, not just your current school.
•Quarter hours are converted into semester hours using 0.667 before GPA is computed.
•Non-graded credits are excluded, including pass/fail or credit/no-credit work without a standard letter grade.
•Prerequisite policies can vary, and some programs may treat CR credit differently when reviewing required courses.
•WF is treated as F, while a regular W is not included in GPA.
•Academic year trend matters, because NursingCAS also lets programs review freshman-to-senior progression.

Example GPA Calculation - NursingCAS GPA Calculator

See how GPA is computed step-by-step on the NursingCAS Standardized 4.0 Scale

Course	Credits	Grade	Grade Points	Quality Points
Anatomy & Physiology I	4	A	4.00	16.00
Microbiology	4	B+	3.33	13.32
General Chemistry	4	A-	3.67	14.68
Developmental Psychology	3	B	3.00	9.00
Total	15			53.00

Calculation

GPA = 53.00 ÷ 15 = 3.53

Total Quality Points ÷ Total Credit Hours = Cumulative GPA

Calculate Your Own GPA ↑

Competitive NursingCAS GPA Ranges

3.6 – 4.0

Strong for Many Nursing Programs

3.3 – 3.59

Competitive With Strong Science / Prereqs

3.0 – 3.29

May Need Strong Upward Trend or Recent Work

These ranges are approximate planning references based on common nursing admissions expectations and are not official program cutoffs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about calculating GPA at NursingCAS

Most nursing programs pay close attention to the overall GPA, science GPA, and prerequisite GPA, while cumulative undergraduate GPA and last-60 GPA can also matter. Those views help programs judge both your full academic record and your readiness for core nursing prerequisites.

Still have questions?

For official GPA rules and academic policies, contact the NursingCAS Registrar's Office or your academic advisor.

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This NursingCAS GPA calculator is an independent educational tool and is not affiliated with NursingCAS or any nursing program. For official application GPA calculations, refer to your verified NursingCAS coursework summary and transcript processing.