NCAA Core GPA Calculator
Check your NCAA Division I and II eligibility from your 16 core courses. Three precision levels — from quick check to full eligibility analysis.
NCAA requires 16 core courses. Enter your core courses and their grades. Required: 4 English, 3 Math, 2 Science, 2 Social Science, and 5 additional a-g courses.
How to Use This Calculator
Enter each of your 16 NCAA core courses, assign the subject area, and select your grade. Your NCAA core GPA is calculated instantly. The eligibility tab checks Division I and Division II requirements including the sliding scale.
The Advanced tier below adds a subject-area progress tracker with visual indicators and the full Division I sliding scale chart. The Professional tier offers a complete core transcript with D-I vs D-II side-by-side comparison and grade scenario planning.
Track your core course progress by subject area. Division I requires 16 total core courses.
Progress by Subject Area
Core Courses
NCAA Core Course Requirements
English: D-I = 4 courses | D-II = 3 courses
Mathematics (Algebra I or higher): D-I = 3 | D-II = 2
Natural/Physical Science (lab): D-I = 2 | D-II = 2
Social Science: D-I = 2 | D-II = 2
Foreign Language: D-I = 2 | D-II = 2
Additional Math/Science: D-I = 1 | D-II = 1
Additional Core: D-I = 4 | D-II = 4
Division I also requires a minimum core GPA of 2.3 and meeting the sliding scale test score requirement. Division II requires a minimum core GPA of 2.2 and SAT 840+ (or ACT 70+ sum score).
| # | Course Name | Subject Area | Year | Grade | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.3 | |||||
| 2 | 3.0 | |||||
| 3 | 3.7 | |||||
| 4 | 3.3 | |||||
| 5 | 3.0 | |||||
| 6 | 3.3 | |||||
| 7 | 2.7 | |||||
| 8 | 3.7 | |||||
| 9 | 3.3 | |||||
| 10 | 3.3 | |||||
| 11 | 4.0 | |||||
| 12 | 3.7 | |||||
| 13 | 3.3 | |||||
| 14 | 3.0 | |||||
| 15 | 4.0 | |||||
| 16 | 3.7 |
NCAA GPA Eligibility Benchmarks
- 3.55+ core GPA: D-I eligible without any test score requirement
- 2.3+ core GPA: D-I minimum — test scores required via sliding scale
- 2.2+ core GPA: D-II minimum — SAT 840+ also required
- Below 2.2: Not eligible for either division