TAMU GPA scale and grading policy
Quick answer: Texas A&M University uses the standard 4.0 scale. a = 4.0, b = 3.0, c = 2.0 (no +/− affect gpa). Texas A&M considers both rank and GPA. Honors and AP rigor is reviewed in the holistic decision.
| Metric | TAMU Standard |
|---|---|
| Typical admit GPA | 3.6 - 4.0 |
| Good standing minimum | 2.0 |
| Dean's List threshold | 3.5+ for Dean's Honor Roll |
| Scale type | Standard 4.0 scale. A = 4.0, B = 3.0, C = 2.0 (no +/− affect GPA). |
How Texas A&M recalculates GPA for admission
Texas A&M considers both rank and GPA. Honors and AP rigor is reviewed in the holistic decision. The number you submit on your transcript and the number TAMU uses in its admission decision may differ. Use the calculator above to model both — switch the preset to match Texas A&M's policy.
Maintaining a good TAMU GPA
- Track cumulative GPA, not just semester GPA. Texas A&M 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 Honor Roll. Use the GPA Goal Calculator to see what grade average you need next semester to qualify.
- Check the grade replacement policy. Texas A&M, like most universities, has a grade-replacement policy for retaken courses. Removing a low grade from the cumulative is the single biggest GPA lift.