Rutgers GPA scale and grading policy
Quick answer: Rutgers University-New Brunswick uses the 4.0 scale. a = 4.0, b+ = 3.5, b = 3.0, c+ = 2.5 (no a- or b-). Rutgers uses unweighted and weighted GPA together. Weighted gives small additional consideration for honors and AP work.
| Metric | Rutgers Standard |
|---|---|
| Typical admit GPA | 3.5 - 3.9 |
| Good standing minimum | 2.0 |
| Dean's List threshold | 3.5+ for Dean's List |
| Scale type | 4.0 scale. A = 4.0, B+ = 3.5, B = 3.0, C+ = 2.5 (no A- or B-). |
How Rutgers recalculates GPA for admission
Rutgers uses unweighted and weighted GPA together. Weighted gives small additional consideration for honors and AP work. The number you submit on your transcript and the number Rutgers uses in its admission decision may differ. Use the calculator above to model both — switch the preset to match Rutgers's policy.
Maintaining a good Rutgers GPA
- Track cumulative GPA, not just semester GPA. Rutgers University-New Brunswick 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. Rutgers, like most universities, has a grade-replacement policy for retaken courses. Removing a low grade from the cumulative is the single biggest GPA lift.