Above Average
2.8
GPA Score
A 2.8 GPA is equivalent to a B- average. Raising it to 3.0 is a strategic goal.
Letter GradeB-
Percentage83-84%
StandingAbove Average
Scale4.0
What a 2.8 GPA means
A 2.8 GPA means your quality points average to B-. Earning slightly higher grades will push your average past 3.0.
Percentage equivalents vary by school and grading policy. Use your institution's official scale when one is available.
How it may be viewed
High school
A 2.8 GPA qualifies you for many four-year colleges. Good test scores help.
College
A 2.8 GPA avoids academic probation. Lifting it to 3.0 helps qualify for internships.
Applications
Admissions committees view your profile. Highlighting growth in core subjects helps.
Practical next steps
- 1Aim for a half-step grade increase in all current classes.
- 2Meet professors early in the semester to clarify goals.
- 3Model your next term using the planner below.
Academic planner
Plan your next GPA
Projected CGPA0.00
Total credits0
Term points0.00
Needed average0.00
Add courses to begin calculating.
2.8 GPA — Frequently Asked Questions
What letter grade is a 2.8 GPA?
A 2.8 GPA represents a B- average on a standard scale.
How close is a 2.8 to a 3.0 GPA?
Both averages are close. A single strong semester can raise a 2.8 to 3.0.
Do graduate schools accept a 2.8 GPA?
Some programs do. Most prefer a 3.0 average or higher.