Vmcas Gpa Calculator

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Reviewed by: David Chen, M.S., Senior Admissions Consultant
Expert in Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) Admissions

Calculating your cumulative GPA for veterinary school applications can be complex. Use our VMCAS GPA Calculator to accurately convert your course grades into the VMCAS 4.0 scale and ensure your application meets the requirements for top veterinary programs.

VMCAS GPA Calculator

Course Name (Opt.) Grade Credits
Your VMCAS GPA:
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Total Credits: 0 | Total Quality Points: 0

Breakdown:

VMCAS GPA Calculator Formula

$\text{VMCAS GPA} = \frac{\sum (\text{Course Credit Hours} \times \text{VMCAS Grade Weight})}{\text{Total Credit Hours}}$

Source: Official AAVMC Guidelines

Variables:

  • Course Grade: The letter grade assigned by your institution (converted to VMCAS 4.0 scale).
  • Credit Hours: The number of credits/units the course is worth.
  • Quality Points: The product of Credits multiplied by Grade Weight.
  • Total Credits: The sum of all attempted credit hours.

What is VMCAS GPA Calculator?

A VMCAS GPA Calculator is a specialized tool used by prospective veterinary students to estimate their academic standing as interpreted by the Veterinary Medical College Application Service. Unlike standard university GPAs, VMCAS has specific weightings for +/- grades and combines all attempts for repeated courses.

Veterinary schools use this standardized GPA to compare applicants from different universities fairly. It typically includes calculations for overall Science, Last 45 Credits, and Cumulative GPA.

How to Calculate VMCAS GPA (Example)

  1. List all courses and their assigned credit hours.
  2. Convert your letter grades: A (4.0), B (3.0), C (2.0), etc. Note that A- is 3.7.
  3. Multiply each course’s credits by its grade value to get “Quality Points.”
  4. Sum all Quality Points and divide by the Total Credits.
  5. Example: Bio (4 credits, A-) = 14.8 points. Chem (3 credits, B) = 9 points. GPA = (14.8 + 9) / 7 = 3.40.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does VMCAS include failing grades in the GPA? Yes, VMCAS includes all grades earned, including ‘F’s, even if the course was later retaken for a better grade.

Are AP credits included in the VMCAS GPA? No, AP credits usually appear as “Pass/Fail” and are excluded from the numeric GPA calculation, though they count toward credit totals.

How does VMCAS handle quarter hours? Quarter hours are converted to semester hours (Quarter Hours x 0.667) before calculation.

What is the average VMCAS GPA for accepted students? While it varies by school, the average cumulative GPA for successful applicants is typically between 3.5 and 3.6.

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