Is a 3.9 GPA good?

A 3.9 GPA is an A average, or about 94%. It's excellent. It's in the range typical of students admitted to the most selective colleges, where most admits have unweighted GPAs of 3.8 or higher.

Raise it from 3.9

Where you are and where you want to be

GPA you need on those credits

4.00

That's about an A average.

  • Best possible with straight A's3.95
  • Credits after this60

3.9 GPA at a glance

Letter gradeA
Percentage≈94%
On a 5.0 scale (proportional)4.88
On a 100-point scale (proportional)97.5

What it takes to get to 4.0

GPA needed over your next 15 credits (one full college semester) to move from 3.9 to 4.0, depending on how many credits you've already completed:

Credits completedGPA needed next semester
15not possible in one semester
30not possible in one semester
60not possible in one semester
90not possible in one semester

The earlier you are in school, the faster your GPA moves. Use the calculator above with your own numbers.

Questions

What letter grade is a 3.9 GPA?

A 3.9 GPA works out to an A average on the standard 4.0 scale.

What percentage is a 3.9 GPA?

About 94%, using the College Board's letter-grade bands. There's no single official conversion, so schools may differ by a point or two.

Is a 3.9 GPA good?

It's excellent. It's in the range typical of students admitted to the most selective colleges, where most admits have unweighted GPAs of 3.8 or higher.

What is a 3.9 GPA on a 5.0 scale?

Proportionally it's 4.88 out of 5.0. A real weighted GPA depends on which classes were honors or AP, so recalculate from your grades for an exact number.