grade point average

noun

, Education.

1. a measure of scholastic attainment computed by dividing the total number of grade points received by the total number of credits or hours of course work taken. : GPA

Word History and Origins

Origin of grade point average¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

Whittingham also said transfer students who follow the requirements for units, grade point average and preparation for majors have an excellent shot at acceptance.

From Los Angeles Times

However, another UF department that relies heavily on students from some of the countries of concern has had to request permission to lower the grade point average it normally requires for consideration because of a dearth of qualified domestic candidates.

From Science Magazine

Reese’s mother, Angel Webb Reese, had criticized Brooks’ grammar in an earlier post, to which Brooks responded, “You definitely know about grammar errors when your daughter got a 2.0-or-less grade point average. … Stop being petty, fake and hateful, and take responsibility for you and your daughter’s actions.”

From Seattle Times

He graduated from Baylor with a 4.0 grade point average and a business degree, with an emphasis on “logistics, materials, and supply chain management.”

From Los Angeles Times

One student I spoke with, who graduated from Cleveland High School, joined an internship program, his grade point average went up and he graduated with a 4.0 GPA.

From Seattle Times