97 Percent Grade = A (4.0 GPA)

97% is an A - the top band of the scale: an A letter grade, worth 4.0 points on the 4.0 GPA scale.

Where 97% sits on the scale

The A band runs from 93% to 100%. You are 4 points above the band's floor.

Moving up from 97%

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Frequently asked questions

What grade is 97 percent?

97% is an A - the top band of the scale on the standard US scale - an A, worth 4.0 GPA points.

Is 97 percent an A or a B?

On the standard plus/minus scale, 97% falls in the A band (93-100%). Schools without plus/minus grading may label it differently - the syllabus decides.

Is 97 percent passing?

Yes - 97% is above the standard 60% pass line. Note that some college programs require a C (73%) for courses in your major.