Kansas State University (K-State) GPA Calculator
K-State grades with whole letters only (A = 4.000, B = 3.000 and so on), and it offers an unusual A/Pass/F option. Enter your courses below for your semester and cumulative GPA, then see how retakes, semester honors and graduation honors work at K-State.
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K-State Uses Whole Letter Grades
| Grade | Meaning | Grade points |
|---|---|---|
| A | Excellent work | 4.000 |
| B | Good work | 3.000 |
| C | Fair work | 2.000 |
| D | Poor work | 1.000 |
| F | Failure | 0.000 |
| XF / XNC | Honor Code violation | 0.000 |
There are no pluses or minuses: an 89% and an 80% both record a B. Marks such as AU, CR, NC, EP (exam pass), I, P and W carry no grade points. An XF marks a failure for an Honor Code violation and counts as 0.
Because every grade is a whole number, K-State GPAs move in bigger steps. Example: 3 hours of A (12), 4 of B (12), 3 of A (12), 3 of C (6) and 2 of B (6) give 48 ÷ 15 = 3.20.
The A/Pass/F Option
K-State's pass/fail option is built to protect an A:
- If you earn an A, the A is recorded and counts in your GPA.
- A B, C or D is recorded as Pass and has no effect on your GPA.
- An F is recorded as fail.
First-semester freshmen and students on probation cannot use it. It is meant for free electives, and for general distribution courses only at the 300 level or above, not for courses in your curriculum plan. The handbook warns that some graduate schools, scholarship committees, honor societies and employers view Pass grades unfavorably.
Retakes Always Replace the Original Grade
When an undergraduate retakes a course, the original grade is marked as retaken and removed from the GPA. The retake grade is used whether it is higher or lower. The original attempt stays on the academic record.
To model a retake, enter only the new grade in the calculator. Keep in mind that a worse second attempt still replaces a better first one.
Semester Honors
A semester GPA of 3.750 or above on at least 12 graded hours earns semester honors. With whole-letter grades, one B in a 15-hour semester of A's gives exactly 3.80 (for a 3-hour B), still enough. Two 3-hour B's give 3.60, which is not.
Graduation Honors: High Cutoffs
| Honor | K-State cumulative GPA |
|---|---|
| Cum laude | 3.750–3.849 |
| Magna cum laude | 3.850–3.949 |
| Summa cum laude | 3.950 or above |
You need at least 60 undergraduate hours at K-State, with at least 42 in graded courses. Only undergraduate coursework counts, so graduate or professional credit taken concurrently is excluded. For the ceremony, K-State uses your GPA from before your final semester, so the honors on your transcript can differ from the ones announced at commencement.
Academic Fresh Start
A readmitted undergraduate who has been away from K-State for two calendar years can apply for Academic Fresh Start after earning at least 12 hours with a 2.200 GPA since returning. It computes an alternative GPA that leaves out up to five consecutive earlier terms. You can apply only once, for either Fresh Start or Academic Forgiveness but not both, and the choice cannot be reversed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does K-State use plus and minus grades?
No. K-State records whole letters only: A (4.000), B, C, D and F.
How does A/Pass/F work at K-State?
An A is recorded and counts in your GPA; a B, C or D becomes Pass with no GPA effect; an F is recorded as fail.
If I retake a class at K-State, which grade counts?
The retake grade, whether higher or lower. The original is removed from your GPA but stays on your record.
What GPA is summa cum laude at K-State?
3.950 or above, with at least 60 K-State hours including 42 graded. Magna cum laude starts at 3.850 and cum laude at 3.750.
What are semester honors at K-State?
A semester GPA of 3.750 or higher on at least 12 graded hours.
Sources: Kansas State University University Handbook, Section F (F80 grades, F91 A/Pass/F, F104 Fresh Start and Forgiveness, F110 Scholastic Honors); K-State Registrar, Retake Policy. Policies change, so check the current catalog. This site is independent and not affiliated with Kansas State University.