Final Grade Calculator for Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon University is a elite private research university in Pittsburgh, PA. Finals here typically count 35-50%. Enter your current grade, exact final weight from your syllabus, and target grade.

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Grading at Carnegie Mellon University

CMU is known for intense STEM programs. CS and engineering finals routinely count 40-50%.

Finals at CMU typically count 35-50% of the course grade. Always verify the exact weight in your course syllabus.

Quick Estimate (40% final): 80% current grade → Need >100% for an A  |  Need 80.0% for a B.

Score Reference Table for CMU Students (40% Final)

Current GradeNeed for A (90%)Need for B (80%)Need for C (70%)Need to Pass (60%)
60%>100%>100%85.0%60.0%
65%>100%>100%77.5%52.5%
70%>100%95.0%70.0%45.0%
75%>100%87.5%62.5%37.5%
78%>100%83.0%58.0%33.0%
80%>100%80.0%55.0%30.0%
82%>100%77.0%52.0%27.0%
85%97.5%72.5%47.5%22.5%
88%93.0%68.0%43.0%18.0%
90%90.0%65.0%40.0%15.0%
92%87.0%62.0%37.0%12.0%
95%82.5%57.5%32.5%7.5%

Tips for Finals at CMU

CMU's SIO portal tracks grades; expect rigorous finals in any technical program.

Frequently Asked Questions

CMU is known for intense STEM programs. CS and engineering finals routinely count 40-50%.
Finals at CMU typically count 35-50%. Always verify in your course syllabus.
Check your course management system at CMU for your running overall grade.
Lower your target and recalculate. Contact your professor about extra credit or incomplete grade policies.
If a curve is applied after the exam, you will need to recalculate once you see the curved score.
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