Philippines College Grading System 2026
The college grading system in the Philippines commonly uses a numerical scale from 1.00 to 5.00, where 1.00 is the highest (excellent) and 5.00 is failing. Many institutions also adopt a percentage-based system (e.g., 90–100% = A or equivalent) or a letter grading system (A–F), depending on the school.
Some colleges implement a GWA (General Weighted Average) or GPA to summarize overall academic performance. Variations exist across universities, but all systems aim to consistently measure student achievement and academic standing.
Philippines College Grading System 2026
Here is a complete list of all the universities and college Grading systems in the Philippines.
University of Philippines Grading Point System
| Grade Point | Letter Grade | Percentage Range | GPA Equivalence | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | A+ | 99–100% | 4.000 | Excellent |
| 1.25 | A | 96–98% | 3.625–3.999 | Very Good |
| 1.50 | A- | 93–95% | 3.250–3.624 | Very Good |
| 1.75 | B+ | 90–92% | 2.875–3.249 | Good |
| 2.00 | B | 87–89% | 2.500–2.874 | Good |
| 2.25 | B- | 84–86% | 2.125–2.499 | Satisfactory |
| 2.50 | C+ | 81–83% | 1.750–2.124 | Satisfactory |
| 2.75 | C | 78–80% | 1.375–1.749 | Pass |
| 3.00 | C- | 75.00–77.74% | 1.000–1.374 | Pass |
| 4.00 | — | — | — | Conditional |
| 5.00 | F | Below 60% | 0.000 | Fail |
| INC | — | — | — | Incomplete |
Central Colleges of Philippines Grade System
| Grade Point Equivalence | Equivalence | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 96–100% | Excellent |
| 1.25 | 94–95% | Very Good |
| 1.50 | 91–93% | Very Good |
| 1.75 | 88–90% | Good |
| 2.00 | 85–87% | Good |
| 2.25 | 83–84% | Good |
| 2.50 | 80–82% | Fair |
| 2.75 | 78–79% | Fair |
| 3.00 | 75–77% | Pass |
| 5.00 | Below 75% | Failure |
| INC | Incomplete | |
| NA | No Attendance | |
| UW | Unauthorized Withdrawal | |
| DRP | Dropped | |
| NC | No Credit |
STI College Grade System
| Grade Point Equivalence | Equivalence | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 97.50–100% | Excellent |
| 1.25 | 94.50–97.49% | Very Good |
| 1.50 | 91.50–94.49% | Very Good |
| 1.75 | 88.50–91.49% | Very Good |
| 2.00 | 85.50–88.49% | Satisfactory |
| 2.25 | 82.50–85.49% | Satisfactory |
| 2.50 | 79.50–82.49% | Satisfactory |
| 2.75 | 76.50–79.49% | Fair |
| 3.00 | 74.50–76.49% | Fair |
| 3.25–5.00 | Below 74.49% | Failed |
| DRP | — | Dropped |
| INC | — | Incomplete |
University of the Santo Tomas Grading System
| Grade Point Equivalence | Equivalence | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 96–100% | Excellent |
| 1.25 | 94–95% | Very Good |
| 1.50 | 92–93% | Very Good |
| 1.75 | 89–91% | Good |
| 2.00 | 87–88% | Good |
| 2.25 | 84–86% | Good |
| 2.50 | 82–83% | Fair |
| 2.75 | 79–81% | Fair |
| 3.00 | 75–78% | Pass |
| 5.00 | Below 75% | Failure |
| INC | Incomplete | |
| FA | Failure due to Absences | |
| WP | Withdrew with Permission | |
| WF | Withdrew without Permission (Failure) |
Tarlac State University College of Engineering and Technology Grading System
| Grade Point Equivalence | Equivalence | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 99–100% | Excellent |
| 1.25 | 95–98% | Very Good |
| 1.50 | 90–94% | |
| 1.75 | 85–89% | Good |
| 2.00 | 80–84% | Satisfactory |
| 2.25 | 75–79% | Satisfactory |
| 2.50 | 70–74% | Passing |
| 2.75 | 65–69% | Passing |
| 3.00 | 60–64% | Failing |
| 5.00 | <60% | Failing |
| INC | Incomplete |
San Beda University Grading Point System
| Grade Point Equivalence | Equivalence | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 98–100% | Excellent |
| 1.25 | 95–98% | Very Good |
| 1.50 | 92–95% | Very Good |
| 1.75 | 89–92% | Good |
| 2.00 | 86–89% | Good |
| 2.25 | 83–86% | Good |
| 2.50 | 80–83% | Fair |
| 2.75 | 78–80% | Fair |
| 3.00 | 75–78% | Pass |
| 5.00 | Below 75% | Failure |
| INC | Incomplete (No Final Examination) | |
| EXM | Exempted from NSTP | |
| DV | Withdrew with Permission | |
| DF | Withdrew without Permission (Failure) |
Mapúa University Grading Point System
| Grade Symbols | Description (Master’s and Diploma Programs) | Description (Doctoral Programs) | US Equivalence (IERF)[5] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | Excellent | Excellent | A+ = 4.00 |
| 1.25 | Highly Meritorious | Very Satisfactory | A = 4.00 |
| 1.50 | Very Satisfactory | Satisfactory | A- = 3.75 |
| 1.75 | Satisfactory | Lowest Satisfactory Grade | B+ = 3.30 |
| 2.00 | Lowest Satisfactory Grade | Poor Performance | B = 3.00 |
| 2.25 | Poor Performance | Poor Performance | B- = 2.75 |
| 2.50 | Poor Performance | Poor Performance | C+ = 2.30 |
| 2.75 | Poor Performance | Poor Performance | C = 2.00 |
| 3.00 | Poor Performance | Poor Performance | C = 2.00 |
| 5.00 | Failure | Failure | F = 0.00 |
| C | Continuing | Continuing | |
| I | Incomplete | Incomplete | |
| W | Official Withdrawal | Official Withdrawal | |
| IP | In Progress | In Progress | |
| P | Passed | Passed | |
| F | Failed | Failed | |
| Au | Audit | Audit |
University of the East Grade Point System
| Grade Point Equivalence | Percent | Letter | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.00 | 98% – 100% | A+ | Excellent |
| 1.25 | 95% – 97% | A | Excellent |
| 1.50 | 92% – 94% | A- | Very Good |
| 1.75 | 89% – 91% | B+ | Very Good |
| 2.00 | 86% – 88% | B | Good |
| 2.25 | 83% – 85% | B- | Good |
| 2.50 | 80% – 82% | C+ | Fair |
| 2.75 | 77% – 79% | C | Passed |
| 3.00 | 75% – 76% | C- | Passed |
| 4.00 | 70% – 74% | D | Conditional (4.00 is not given as a Final grade but only as a Prelim or Midterm grade) |
| 5.00 | Below 70% | F | Failed |
Additional Notations
| Code | Meaning |
|---|---|
| LFR | Lacks Final Requirement |
| W | Officially Dropped/Withdrawn |
| D | Unofficially Dropped |
| IP | In Progress |
| LOA | Leave of Absence |
| GRWH | Grade Withheld |
College Grading System
Many colleges in the Philippines use a 4-point grading scale (0.00–4.00), similar to the American system, to measure students’ academic performance.
- 4.00; higher grade
- 0.00; Failing grade
Some colleges/universities follow 5 points scaling:
- 1; higher most grade (3.00 is the lowest passing digit for students)
- 5; Lower most grade
Basics of Grades
| Grades | %age | Description (General) | USA Grading |
| 1.00 | 99-100% | Excellent | 100-95=A+ |
| 1.25 | 96-98 | Outstanding | – |
| 1.50 | 93-95 | Superior | 95-90=B+ |
| 1.75 | 90-92 | Very Good | – |
| 2.00 | 87-89 | Good | 89-85=B |
| 2.25 | 84-86 | Satisfactory | – |
| 2.50 | 81-83 | Fairly Satisfactory | 84-80=C |
| 2.75 | 78-80 | Fair | – |
| 3.00 | 75-77 | Pass | – |
| 5.0 | < 75 | Fail | F |
Related Mark of Grading
| DRP/DROP | Dropped |
| NA | Never Appeared |
| INC | Incomplete |
| FDA | Failure Due to Absences |
| 5W | Withdrawal |
| WF | Withdrawal without Permission |
| WP | Withdrawal with Permission |
Student’s Class Attendance
Students must have their names listed in the college’s official enrollment record (managed by SRMD) to be eligible for grades. Attendance is recorded from the first day of class based on this authorized list, making initial participation essential.
Students who enroll late or miss the first class are typically marked absent and may not appear in the final academic record. As a result, they often fail to receive grades for the session. In some cases, system updates may allow late inclusion, but this is not guaranteed.
Officially Allowable Absence
Students are officially allowed up to 20% absences of the total class hours in a subject. Exceeding this limit results in a Failure Due to Absence (FDA) grade, which is treated as a failed subject regardless of academic performance.
Habitual and Tardy Absences
A student who arrives more than 15 minutes late is marked tardy, and three tardy records are counted as one full absence. Habitual tardiness can therefore lead to accumulated absences that affect attendance standing.
Leaving class without the teacher’s permission and missing the session is recorded as an absence. To maintain valid attendance, students must remain in class for the full scheduled time or secure prior permission for any early exit.
Excused Absence
An excused absence (E) is granted to students for valid, officially recognized reasons approved by the college dean or chairperson.
Common grounds include a family member’s death (with a submitted death certificate), verified illness (with a medical certificate approved by the university physician), or participation in authorized academic or campus activities.
Students must typically request approval in advance—at least three days before scheduled activities unless the situation is unexpected, such as bereavement. Proper documentation is required for all excused absences.
What stands for my 2.25 grade in my Philippine college?
It evaluates your satisfactory grade:
- 1 > Excellent
- 1.25;1.5 > Very Good
- 1.75; 2.0 > Good
- 2.25;2.5 > Satisfactory
- 2.75;3 > Pass
- 4.0 > Conditional Failure
Final Words
The college grading system in the Philippines evaluates academic performance based on attendance, class participation, and assessment results. Grades typically follow a numerical scale where 1.0 represents the highest performance, 3.0 is the minimum passing mark, and 5.0 indicates failure. Each institution may apply its own grading criteria, but the structure generally remains consistent nationwide. Understanding this system helps students track progress and improve their academic standing effectively.
