BYU GPA scale and grading policy
Quick answer: Brigham Young University uses the standard 4.0 scale with +/−. BYU reviews weighted and unweighted GPA with course rigor consideration. Seminary participation also reviewed.
| Metric | BYU Standard |
|---|---|
| Typical admit GPA | 3.7 - 4.0 |
| Good standing minimum | 2.0 |
| Dean's List threshold | 3.5+ for Dean's List |
| Scale type | Standard 4.0 scale with +/−. |
How BYU recalculates GPA for admission
BYU reviews weighted and unweighted GPA with course rigor consideration. Seminary participation also reviewed. The number you submit on your transcript and the number BYU uses in its admission decision may differ. Use the calculator above to model both — switch the preset to match BYU's policy.
Maintaining a good BYU GPA
- Track cumulative GPA, not just semester GPA. Brigham Young 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. BYU, like most universities, has a grade-replacement policy for retaken courses. Removing a low grade from the cumulative is the single biggest GPA lift.