🎓 3.5 GPA — Is It Good? Letter Grade & College Meaning
A 3.5 GPA on a 4.0 scale equals a letter grade of B+ (87–89%). This is classified as **Cum Laude**. Use the calculator below to see how your courses affect your GPA.
3.5 / 4.0B+Cum Laude
Summa Cum Laude3.9–4.0
Magna Cum Laude3.7–3.89
Cum Laude3.5–3.69
Dean's List3.0–3.49
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a 3.5 GPA good?
A 3.5 GPA is Cum Laude — solid and respectable. It meets minimum requirements for most graduate programs and scholarships.
What letter grade is a 3.5 GPA?
A 3.5 GPA corresponds to a letter grade of B+ (approximately 87–89%) on the US grading scale.
Can I get into grad school with a 3.5 GPA?
A 3.5 GPA is competitive for most graduate programs. Top programs (Harvard, MIT, Stanford) typically look for 3.5+.