Complete Guide
What Are Quality Points?
Quality points explain how grades and credit hours combine to create GPA.
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Table of Contents
1Quality points definition
Quality points are the weighted value of a course grade after credit hours are included.
2Quality points formula
Quality Points = Grade Point Value x Credit Hours.
Example: a 4.0 grade in a 3-credit course equals 12 quality points.
3Why quality points matter
They make high-credit courses count more than low-credit courses when GPA is calculated.