Math GPA Calculator
Applying as a STEM, Computer Science, or Engineering major? Colleges closely scrutinize your Math GPA. Calculate your subject-specific math average below.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know, based on what students are asking right now.
If you are applying for a highly technical major (like Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or Mathematics), admissions officers will often recalculate your GPA to only include your math and science courses (your STEM GPA). A 4.0 overall GPA means less to an engineering program if your math grades are Bs and Cs.
Core high school math classes include Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II, Pre-Calculus, Trigonometry, Calculus (AB/BC), and Statistics. Computer Science classes are sometimes counted as math depending on the university.
Yes, if you are looking at your weighted Math GPA. AP Calculus AB and BC are extremely rigorous and usually receive a +1.0 boost, meaning an 'A' in AP Calc counts as a 5.0.
For top-tier engineering programs (like MIT, Georgia Tech, or Purdue), a near-perfect unweighted Math GPA (3.8 - 4.0) is typically expected, with high grades in advanced courses like AP Calculus and Physics.
It depends on the college. Some colleges will include high-school-level math courses taken in 8th grade (like Algebra 1 or Geometry) in your GPA calculation, while others only look at courses taken during grades 9-12.