grade point
noun
: one of the points assigned to each course credit (as in a college) in accordance with the letter grade earned in the course
called also quality point
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Similar to programs in other states, public universities and community colleges in Illinois will offer automatic admission directly to resident students based on their grade point average.
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
And there’s even evidence that LGBTQ student athletes have higher grade point averages than those who do not play sports.
—Gavin Yamey, Time, 20 June 2025
The criteria for the scholarship are financial need, demonstrated leadership abilities, commitment to LIM and their community, and a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
Markoff, 18, earned a 4.43 grade point average and shares the title of 2025 Poway High Salutatorian with Landan Chu.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
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Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
And there’s even evidence that LGBTQ student athletes have higher grade point averages than those who do not play sports.
—Gavin Yamey, Time, 20 June 2025
The criteria for the scholarship are financial need, demonstrated leadership abilities, commitment to LIM and their community, and a minimum grade point average of 3.0.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 12 June 2025
Markoff, 18, earned a 4.43 grade point average and shares the title of 2025 Poway High Salutatorian with Landan Chu.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 June 2025
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“Grade point.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grade%20point. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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