ASU GPA scale and grading policy
Quick answer: Arizona State University uses the standard 4.33 scale. a+ = 4.33 (counted as 4.0 for most uses), a = 4.0. ASU does not weight GPA for admission. The application uses your unweighted GPA on the 4.0 scale.
| Metric | ASU Standard |
|---|---|
| Typical admit GPA | 3.5 - 3.8 unweighted |
| Good standing minimum | 2.0 |
| Dean's List threshold | 3.5+ for Dean's List |
| Scale type | Standard 4.33 scale. A+ = 4.33 (counted as 4.0 for most uses), A = 4.0. |
How Arizona State recalculates GPA for admission
ASU does not weight GPA for admission. The application uses your unweighted GPA on the 4.0 scale. The number you submit on your transcript and the number ASU uses in its admission decision may differ. Use the calculator above to model both — switch the preset to match Arizona State's policy.
Barrett Honors College median admit GPA
3.78 unweighted
Source: ASU Barrett Honors College, 2024 admissions profile
Maintaining a good ASU GPA
- Assured admission auto-admits you with any one of these. Top 25% of high school class, 3.0+ unweighted GPA, SAT 1120+, or ACT 22+. Meet a single one and the decision is automatic — no committee review needed.
- Barrett Honors has higher gates. Median admits run 3.78+ unweighted, SAT 1380, or ACT 31. Apply by November 1 for priority Barrett scholarships — the $20K+ awards run out before the regular January deadline.
- Academic renewal can erase old grades. If you've been away from college for 2+ years and have a low GPA from before, you can request to exclude those grades from your cumulative GPA on return. This is the single biggest GPA lift available at ASU.
- Scholarship GPA floors are higher than good standing. ASU defines good standing at 2.0, but most merit scholarships require 2.5-3.0 minimum. Check your specific award's Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) requirement — they're not all 2.0.
Admit-range and policy data verified against Arizona State's official admissions page.