GPA Calculator
James Madison University GPA Calculator
Harrisonburg, Virginia, us · US 4.0 Scale (No A+) · Max GPA 4.0 · Visit School Page
Use this free JMU GPA Calculator to estimate your semester and cumulative gpa at James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia. It follows the configured James Madison University grading scale, so every grade you select uses the school-specific point value shown below.
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Your GPA
Based on 1 semester
out of 4.0 · Unweighted
Your GPA
Based on 1 semester
out of 4.0 · Unweighted
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Your GPA
Based on 1 semester
out of 4.0 · Unweighted
About the JMU GPA Calculator
The James Madison University GPA Calculator multiplies each course's credits by its grade points, then divides the total quality points by counted credits. It uses the configured James Madison University grading scale, and its grade choices match the school-specific table on this page.
The official grading reference notes that JMU's registrar lists A = 4.00, A- = 3.70, B+ = 3.30, B = 3.00, B- = 2.70, C+ = 2.30, C = 2.00, C- = 1.70, D+ = 1.30, D = 1.00, D- = 0.70, and F = 0.00; no A+ is listed. The Weighted and Unweighted switch also lets you compare Regular, Honors, and AP/IB scenarios without presenting the optional bonuses as James Madison University's official policy. Use the result as an estimate because the Registrar controls how repeats, transfers, pass/fail courses, exclusions, and incomplete work affect the official record.
How to Use the JMU GPA Calculator
Follow these steps for an accurate GPA result
1Choose Weighted or Unweighted GPA
Use the toggle at the top of the JMU GPA Calculator to switch modes. Unweighted mode follows the 4.0-point mapping shown on this page. Weighted mode is an optional planning comparison that adds 1.0 for AP/IB and 0.5 for Honors, capped at 5.0; it does not claim that James Madison University applies those bonuses to official transcripts.
2Enter Your JMU Courses
Each semester starts with three course rows. Click "Add Course" to add more. For each course, optionally type a name, set the credit hours, pick your letter grade from the US 4.0 Scale (No A+), and choose the course type (Regular, Honors, or AP/IB). James Madison University uses A as the highest grade, worth 4.0 points.
3Add All Your Semesters
Click "Add Semester" to add as many terms as you need — fall, spring, and summer semesters are all supported. The JMU GPA Calculator automatically computes both per-semester GPA and your running cumulative gpa across all semesters at once.
Pro Tips
- Use What-If mode to experiment with future grades — click the What-If button to snapshot your current GPA, then add or edit courses to see how planned grades would raise or lower it. Hit ↩ Restore to go back to your real data anytime
- Save your result and download as PDF to keep for scholarship or transfer applications
- Add all semesters at once — cumulative gpa is calculated automatically
James Madison University Grading Scale
James Madison University's configured scale starts with A worth 4.0 grade points and includes A- = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B- = 2.7, and C+ = 2.3. The zero-point grade is F. The scale includes plus and minus grade options. Weighted mode is an optional comparison and is not presented as James Madison University's official transcript policy.
| Letter Grade | % Range | Regular | Honors (+0.5) | AP / IB (+1.0) | Performance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 93–100% | 4.00 | 4.50 | 5.00 | Excellent |
| A- | 90–92% | 3.70 | 4.20 | 4.70 | Very Good |
| B+ | 87–89% | 3.30 | 3.80 | 4.30 | Good |
| B | 83–86% | 3.00 | 3.50 | 4.00 | Good |
| B- | 80–82% | 2.70 | 3.20 | 3.70 | Satisfactory |
| C+ | 77–79% | 2.30 | 2.80 | 3.30 | Passing |
| C | 73–76% | 2.00 | 2.50 | 3.00 | Passing |
| C- | 70–72% | 1.70 | 2.20 | 2.70 | Failing |
| D+ | 67–69% | 1.30 | 1.80 | 2.30 | Failing |
| D | 65–66% | 1.00 | 1.50 | 2.00 | Failing |
| F | 0–64% | 0.00 | 0.50 | 1.00 | Failing |
James Madison University Quick Facts
Quick Facts
- Location: Harrisonburg, Virginia, us
- Type: University
- Grading scale: US 4.0 Scale (No A+)
- Max GPA: 4.0
- Website: https://www.jmu.edu
James Madison University Grade-Point Reference
- 4.0 — A grade-point value
- 3.7 — A- grade-point value
- 3.3 — B+ grade-point value
- 3.0 — B grade-point value
- 2.7 — B- grade-point value
These are configured grade-point values, not honors, admission, or academic-standing thresholds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about calculating GPA at JMU
Still have questions?
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