79 Percent Grade = C+ (2.3 GPA)
79% is a C-range grade - passing everywhere, though below the line some programs require for major courses: a C+ letter grade, worth 2.3 points on the 4.0 GPA scale.
Where 79% sits on the scale
The C+ band runs from 77% to 79%. You are at the top edge of the band - one more point moves you up a letter.
Moving up from 79%
The next band up (B-) starts at 80%. If a final exam or big assignment is still ahead, the final grade calculator tells you exactly what score closes that gap.
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Frequently asked questions
What grade is 79 percent?
79% is a C-range grade - passing everywhere, though below the line some programs require for major courses on the standard US scale - a C+, worth 2.3 GPA points.
Is 79 percent an A or a B?
On the standard plus/minus scale, 79% falls in the C+ band (77-79%). Schools without plus/minus grading may label it differently - the syllabus decides.
Is 79 percent passing?
Yes - 79% is above the standard 60% pass line. Note that some college programs require a C (73%) for courses in your major.