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

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

The state, however, has said that schools can still offer the course and it can count toward a student’s grade point average.

From Seattle Times

On Monday, Gujarat's governor gave her a gold medal for scoring a cumulative grade point average of 8.60 in her course, the highest in her university.

From BBC