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PTCAS GPA Calculator
Calculate your GPA exactly as PTCAS reports it to DPT programs. All attempts count — no grade replacement.
PTCAS calculates GPA differently:
- All attempts included — PTCAS does not replace old grades with retakes
- Prerequisite GPA often reviewed separately from cumulative GPA
- Quarter credits convert to semester credits automatically
- Average admitted GPA for DPT programs: ~3.4–3.6
- Science prerequisites (Anatomy, Physiology, Physics) are heavily weighted
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Frequently Asked Questions
PTCAS includes all course attempts — retaken courses are NOT replaced. Both original and retake grades factor into your GPA. Quarter credits convert to semester credits (×0.667).
The average admitted DPT student has a 3.4–3.6 overall GPA. Most programs require a minimum 3.0 GPA, but competitive programs look for 3.5+.
PTCAS classifies Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Anatomy, Physiology, and Statistics as science courses. These form your prerequisite and science GPA.
Very important. DPT programs closely review your prerequisite grades (Anatomy, Physiology, Physics, etc.) separately from your cumulative GPA. Strong prerequisite grades can compensate for a slightly lower overall GPA.