Philippine University Grading Systems
A complete guide to how grades are computed in the Philippines' top universities.
Compatible Universities for GWA Calculation
Our GWA Calculator Online is compatible with the grading systems of the following institutions. Whether you need a GWA calculator with units or a running GWA calculator for your entire stay, this tool works for you.
- UP System (UP Diliman, UP Manila, UPLB, etc.) - gwa calculator up / upd
- UST (University of Santo Tomas) - gwa calculator ust
- PUP (Polytechnic University of the Philippines) - pup overall gwa calculator
- DLSU (De La Salle University) - dlsu gwa calculator
- FEU (Far Eastern University) - gwa calculator feu
- NU (National University) - gwa calculator nu / national university
- CEU (Centro Escolar University) - gwa calculator ceu
- STI College - sti gwa calculator / sti overall gwa calculator
- BU (Bicol University) - gwa calculator bu
- CMU (Central Mindanao University) - gwa calculator cmu
- UM (University of Mindanao) - um gwa calculator
- DLSAU (De La Salle Araneta) - dlsau gwa calculator
- NWU (Northwestern University) - nwu gwa calculator
- PSU (Pangasinan State University) - psu gwa calculator
- TIP (Technological Institute of the Philippines) - tip gwa calculator
This tool also serves as a general GWA calculator for college and Senior High School (SHS) students (Grade 11 & 12) across the Philippines.
University of the Philippines (UP) System
The UP System follows a unique numerical grading scale where 1.00 is excellent and 5.00 is fail.
| Grade | Description | Percentage Equivalent (Approx) |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | Excellent | 98 - 100 |
| 1.25 | Excellent | 95 - 97 |
| 1.50 | Very Good | 92 - 94 |
| 1.75 | Very Good | 89 - 91 |
| 2.00 | Good | 86 - 88 |
| 2.25 | Good | 83 - 85 |
| 2.50 | Satisfactory | 80 - 82 |
| 2.75 | Satisfactory | 77 - 79 |
| 3.00 | Pass | 75 - 76 |
| 4.00 | Conditional | 73 - 74 |
| 5.00 | Fail | Below 72 |
University of Santo Tomas (UST)
UST also uses a numerical system similar to UP but with slightly different equivalents. Some colleges may use a raw score system which is then transmuted.
| Grade | Description | Percentage Range |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | Excellent | 96 - 100 |
| 1.25 | Very Good | 94 - 95 |
| 1.50 | Very Good | 92 - 93 |
| 1.75 | Good | 89 - 91 |
| 2.00 | Good | 87 - 88 |
| 2.25 | Good | 84 - 86 |
| 2.50 | Fair | 82 - 83 |
| 2.75 | Fair | 79 - 81 |
| 3.00 | Pass | 75 - 78 |
| 5.00 | Fail | Below 75 |
Polytechnic University of the Philippines (PUP)
PUP uses the standard 1.00 to 5.00 grading system. A grade of 3.00 is the lowest passing mark.
| Grade | Description | Percentage Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | Excellent | 97 - 100 |
| 1.25 | Excellent | 94 - 96 |
| 1.50 | Very Good | 91 - 93 |
| 1.75 | Very Good | 88 - 90 |
| 2.00 | Good | 85 - 87 |
| 2.25 | Good | 82 - 84 |
| 2.50 | Satisfactory | 79 - 81 |
| 2.75 | Satisfactory | 76 - 78 |
| 3.00 | Pass | 75 |
| 5.00 | Fail | Below 75 |
De La Salle University (DLSU)
DLSU uses a 4.0 Grading System, which is different from most Philippine universities. 4.0 is the highest grade.
| Grade | Description | Percentage Range |
|---|---|---|
| 4.0 | Excellent | 97 - 100 |
| 3.5 | Superior | 93 - 96 |
| 3.0 | Very Good | 89 - 92 |
| 2.5 | Good | 85 - 88 |
| 2.0 | Satisfactory | 80 - 84 |
| 1.5 | Fair | 75 - 79 |
| 1.0 | Pass | 70 - 74 |
| 0.0 | Fail | Below 70 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the passing grade in UP?
The passing grade in the University of the Philippines (UP) is 3.00. A grade of 4.00 is conditional (requires removal), while 5.00 is a failing mark.
Is 3.0 a failing grade in UST?
No, 3.00 is typically the lowest passing grade in UST. However, certain colleges or degree programs may have stricter retention policies requiring higher grades to stay in the program.
How is DLSU grading different?
De La Salle University (DLSU) uses a 4.0 grading scale where 4.0 is the highest (Excellent) and 0.0 is failing. This is different from the standard system used by UP, UST, and PUP where 1.0 is the highest.