UA GPA scale and grading policy
Quick answer: University of Alabama uses the standard 4.0 scale. Alabama uses school-reported GPA. AP/honors rigor considered.
| Metric | UA Standard |
|---|---|
| Typical admit GPA | 3.7 - 4.2 |
| Good standing minimum | 2.0 |
| Dean's List threshold | 3.5+ for Dean's List |
| Scale type | Standard 4.0 scale. |
How Alabama recalculates GPA for admission
Alabama uses school-reported GPA. AP/honors rigor considered. The number you submit on your transcript and the number UA uses in its admission decision may differ. Use the calculator above to model both — switch the preset to match Alabama's policy.
Maintaining a good UA GPA
- Track cumulative GPA, not just semester GPA. University of Alabama 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. Alabama, like most universities, has a grade-replacement policy for retaken courses. Removing a low grade from the cumulative is the single biggest GPA lift.