Numeric GPA Reference — 4.0 Scale
1.3 GPA — D+ boundary, credit
with no utility.
A 1.3 GPA is the D+ boundary on the 4.0 scale. It earns course credit on your transcript, but satisfies no major or prerequisite requirements. Enter your GPA below to see its letter grade equivalent.
Adjacent GPA values and grade equivalents
What it means
1.3 GPA on the
US 4.0 Scale
A 1.3 GPA on the 4.0 scale corresponds to D+ grade performance — exactly equivalent to D+ quality points per credit hour. D+ boundary — course credit earned, but satisfies no major requirement; W before deadline is often better.
GPA is calculated as: Quality Points (grade pts × credits) divided by total credits. On the 4.0 scale, D+ earns 1.3 quality points per credit. A 3-credit course at D+ adds 3.9 quality points to your total.
Scale context
1.3 GPA in context
| GPA | Letter Grade | Common Threshold |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | A / A+ | Maximum; summa cum laude |
| 3.7 | A− | Magna cum laude (many schools) |
| 3.5 | B+/A− | Cum laude; Dean's List; scholarships |
| 3.0 | B | Graduate school floor; scholarship renewal |
| 2.0 | C | Academic standing floor; probation line |
| 1.3 | D+ | This page |
Thresholds vary by institution. Always check your school's official academic policies.
Common questions
1.3 GPA — FAQ
What letter grade is a 1.3 GPA?
A 1.3 GPA corresponds to a D+ letter grade on the 4.0 scale. D+ earns 1.3 quality points per credit hour — technically passing, but earning no credit toward major or prerequisite requirements at most institutions.
Is a 1.3 GPA passing?
Technically yes — a 1.3 GPA is a D+ and earns course credit. However, it does not satisfy 'C or better' or 'D or better' requirements common in prerequisites, and it puts overall GPA at academic probation risk.
What percentage is a 1.3 GPA?
D+ typically corresponds to 67–70% on a 100-point scale at most US institutions. Exact ranges vary by school.
Does a 1.3 GPA affect financial aid?
Yes — a 1.3 cumulative GPA almost certainly fails SAP GPA requirements at most institutions. Federal aid eligibility requires meeting your institution's SAP standards, which typically include a minimum GPA threshold. Contact your financial aid office for your specific institution's policy.
How many credits of A are needed to raise a 1.3 GPA?
It depends on your total credits. The more credits you have at 1.3, the harder it is to raise. A GPA improvement calculator can show you the exact credits needed at a given grade to reach a target GPA.
Sources
Data and
references
US GPA methodology documented by NCES IPEDS. Institutional GPA data via College Scorecard (ED.gov). Grade-point values per UC Davis Registrar and MIT Registrar.
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