Definition of Grades (Graduate)

Grade

Grade-Point

100% scale* Definition

A

4.00

94-100

Excellent. Outstanding achievement.

A-

3.70

90-93

Excellent, but not quite outstanding.

B+

3.30

87-89

Very good. Solid and credible graduate-level performance.

B

3.00

84-86

Good. Acceptable achievement.

B-

2.70

80-83

Acceptable achievement, but below what is generally expected of graduate students.

C+

2.30

77-79

Fair achievement, above minimally acceptable level.

C

2.00

74-76

Passing work.

C-

1.70

70-73

Very low performance.

P

N/A

Passed.

F, NP

N/A

Failed.

W

N/A

Withdrawn.

I

N/A

Incomplete.