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.
Maintaining a good ASU GPA
- Track cumulative GPA, not just semester GPA. Arizona State University reports both. Most academic warnings trigger on the cumulative number.
- Use the credit-weighted scoring above.A 4-credit course's grade affects your GPA 33% more than a 3-credit course's grade.
- Plan for honors. 3.5+ for Dean's List. Use the GPA Goal Calculator to see what grade average you need next semester to qualify.
- Check the grade replacement policy. Arizona State, like most universities, has a grade-replacement policy for retaken courses. Removing a low grade from the cumulative is the single biggest GPA lift.