Academic grading in the Philippines

In the Philippines, some universities follow a 4-Point Scale, which resembles or is equivalent to the U.S. grading system. This system uses a grade between 0.00 to 4.00 wherein 4.00 is the highest and 0.00 being a failing mark.

Academic grading
Africa
North America
South America
Asia
Europe
Oceania

Other universities follow a 5-Point Scale, wherein the highest grade is a 1.00 and the lowest is a 5.00 (failing mark). The lowest passing mark is actually a 3.00. Although usually not depicted, a grade of 4.00 is equivalent to a grade of incomplete. If the school does not use the grade point "4.00", it will use "INC" instead.

Most colleges and universities will use either the 4-Point or 5-Point Scales when presenting final grades. When scoring individual coursework, they will use the Percent Grade, Letter Grade, or both. More importantly, Philippine universities do not have standard grade equivalence. Different universities have varied equivalence range, while passing grades are subject to imposed academic quality of an institution.

K–12 (Kindergarten and Basic Education) always uses the Percent Grade, Letter Grade, or both.

GWA (general weighted average; similar to GPA) is a representation (often numerical) of the overall scholastic standing of students used for evaluation. GWA is based on the grades in all subjects taken at a particular level including subjects taken outside of the curriculum. Representation of the subjects taken only in a specific curriculum is called CWA, or curriculum weighted average.[1][2]

Grade point scale (1.00–5.00)
University of the Philippines Grading Point System[3]
Grade Point

Equivalence

 Grade Letter

Equivalence

 Equivalence GPA

Equivalence

 Description
1 A+ 99–100% 4.000 Excellent
1.25 A 96–98% 3.625–3.999 Very Good
1.5 A- 93–95% 3.250–3.624
1.75 B+ 90–92% 2.875–3.249 Good
2.0 B 87–89% 2.500–2.874
2.25 B- 84–86% 2.125–2.499 Satisfactory
2.5 C+ 81–83% 1.750–2.124
2.75 C 78–80% 1.375–1.749 Pass
3.0 C- 75.00–77.74% 1.000–1.374
4.0 – – – Conditional
5.0 F Below 60% 0.000 Fail
INC – – – Incomplete
Central Colleges of the Philippines Grade Point System
Grade Point EquivalenceEquivalenceDescription
1.0096–100%Excellent
1.2594–95%Very Good
1.5091–93%Very Good
1.7588–90%Good
2.0085–87%Good
2.2583–84%Good
2.5080–82%Fair
2.7578–79%Fair
3.0075–77%Pass
5.00Below 75%Failure
INCIncomplete
NANo Attendance
UWUnauthorized Withdrawal
DRPDropped
NC No Credit

STI College Grade Point 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
Dropped (DRP) – Official Dropped
Incomplete (INC) – Incomplete Requirements


Other universities, such as the Ateneo de Manila University and its sister schools, use the letter grade system with varied grade equivalence range.

University of Santo Tomas Grade Point System
Grade Point

Equivalence

EquivalenceDescription
1.0096–100%Excellent
1.2594–95%Very Good
1.5092–93%Very Good
1.7589–91%Good
2.0087–88%Good
2.2584–86%Good
2.5082–83%Fair
2.7579–81%Fair
3.0075–78%Pass
5.00Below 75%Failure
INCIncomplete
FAFailure due to Absences
WPWithdrew with Permission
WFWithdrew without Permission (Failure)
San Beda University Grade Point System
(Effective since AY 2014-2015)
Grade Point EquivalenceEquivalenceDescription
1.0098–100%Excellent
1.2595–98%Very Good
1.5092–95%Very Good
1.7589–92%Good
2.0086–89%Good
2.2583–86%Good
2.5080–83%Fair
2.7578–80%Fair
3.0075–78%Pass
5.00Below 75%Failure
INCIncomplete (No Final Examination)
EXMExempted from NSTP
DVWithdrew with Permission
DFWithdrew without Permission (Failure)

The Grading System of San Beda University is zero-based in nature which implies no transmutations are to be made.

Tarlac State University College of Engineering and Technology Grade Point 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%
2.25 75–79% Satisfactory
2.50 70–74%
2.75 65–69% Passing
3.00 60–64%
5.00 <60% Failing
INC Incomplete

The description mentioned in the table was based on Tarlac State University (TSU) Student Handbook. In addition, the grade of "INC" is given if a student whose class standing for the semester is passing, fails to take the final examination or fails to complete other course requirements for valid reason (Chap. 8, Sec. 1, TSU Student Handbook).

Mapúa University Grade Point System
(Effective since AY 2021)[4]
Grade Symbols Description (Master's and Diploma ProgramsDescription (Doctoral Programs)US Equivalence (IERF)[5]
1.00ExcellentExcellentA+ = 4.00
1.25Highly MeritoriousVery SatisfactoryA = 4.00
1.50Very SatisfactorySatisfactoryA− = 3.75
1.75SatisfactoryLowest Satisfactory GradeB+ = 3.30
2.00Lowest Satisfactory GradePoor PerformanceB = 3.00
2.25Poor PerformancePoor PerformanceB− = 2.75
2.50Poor PerformancePoor PerformanceC+ = 2.30
2.75Poor PerformancePoor PerformanceC = 2.00
3.00Poor PerformancePoor PerformanceC = 2.00
5.00FailureFailureF = 0.00
CContinuingContinuing
IIncompleteIncomplete
WOfficial WithdrawalOfficial Withdrawal
IPIn ProgressIn Progress
PPassedPassed
FFailedFailed
AuAuditAudit

Grade point scale (4.00–1.00)
Far Eastern University Grade Point System
(Effective since A.Y. 2013)[6]
Written GradeGrade Point EquivalenceEquivalenceDescription
A 4.00 92–100% Excellent
B+3.5085–91%Very Good
B3.0078–84%Very Good
C+2.5071–77%Good
C2.0064–70%Satisfactory
D+1.5057–63%Satisfactory
D1.0050–56%Passed
F0.00Below 49%Failed
AW0%Authorized Withdrawal
Far Eastern University Institute of Technology Grade Point System

(Effective since A.Y. 2018)[7]

Raw ScoreGrade Point Equivalence Letter RatingPercentage Equivalence Comparative Grade PointDescription
95.8-100% 4.00 A 97-100 1.0 Excellent
91.5-95.7%3.50 A-93-96 1.25Very Good
87.2-91.4%3.00 B+89-92 1.5Very Good
82.9-87.1%2.50 B85-88 1.75Good
78.6-82.8%2.00 B-81-84 2.0Satisfactory
74.3-78.51.50 C78-80 2.50Satisfactory
70.0-74.21.00 D75-77 3.0Passed
Below 70.00.50 EBelow 75 5Failed
Other Ratings
0.0 No Attendance/Excessive Absences
6.0 Passed (For Internship/NSTP/Correlation Courses)
7.0 Officially Dropped
8.0 Credited (for Transferees)
9.0 Incomplete
National University-Manila Grade Point System[8]
Grade Point EquivalenceEquivalenceDescription
4.0096–100%Excellent
3.5090–95%Very Good
3.0084–89%Good
2.5078–83%Above Satisfactory
2.0072–77%Satisfactory
1.5066–71%Fair
1.0060–65%Passed
0.00FailureFailed
R< 60%Repeat/Failed
DROfficially DroppedOfficially Dropped
INCIncompleteIncomplete
Silliman University Grade Point System
(Effective since June 1992)
Numerical Grade PointEquivalent PercentageDescription
3.8–4.097–100%Excellent
3.3–3.793–96%Superior
2.8–3.289–92%Good
2.3–2.785–88%Above Average
1.8–2.281–84%Average
1.3–1.777–80%Below Average
1.0–1.273–76%Passing
0.072 and belowFailure
Adventist University of the Philippines, De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute
Grade Point

Equivalence

 EquivalenceDescription
4.0097–100%Excellent
3.5093–96%Superior
3.0089–92%Very Good
2.5085–88%Good
2.0080–84%Satisfactory
1.5075–79%Fair
1.0070–74%Pass
0.00Below 70%Fail
De La Salle University Grade Point System[9]
Grade Point

Equivalence

Description Equivalence

(60% passing)

Equivalence

(70% passing)

Notes
4.00Excellent95–100%97–100%
3.50Superior89–94%93–96%
3.00Very Good83–88%89–92%Minimum term GPA to be eligible for Dean's Honors List
2.50Good78–82%85–88%
2.00Satisfactory72–77%80–84%Minimum course grade to be eligible for Dean's Honors List
1.50Fair66–71%75–79%
1.00Passed60–65%70–74%
0.00FailedBelow 60%Below 70%
INCIncompleteFor students who fail to complete their enrolled course.
PPassFor pass/fail courses only.
FFailFor pass/fail courses only.
DDeferred
WWithdrawn
With No Fail Policy implemented.

Note: The following grades are considered non-numerical and have no effect on the calculation of term GPA and cumulative GPA.

5.0 / WP Withdrawn Student-initiated withdrawal (“Withdrawn Personally or with Permission”).
6.5 / W Withdrawal due to failure.

While most courses at De La Salle University-Manila maintain the above table for a passing grade of 60%, there are some courses where the passing grade can also be 50%, 55%, 65%, or 70%, in which the grade point equivalences would vary.


De La Salle University-Dasmariñas Grade Point System[10]

Grade Point

Equivalence

 EquivalenceNotes
4.0098–100%
3.7595–97%
3.5092–94%Minimum semester GPA to be eligible for Dean's Honor List 1st Honors
3.2589–91%
3.0086–88%Minimum semester GPA to be eligible for Dean's Honor List 2nd Honors
2.7583–85%
2.5080–82%
2.2577-79%
2.00 74-76%
1.75 71-73%
1.50 68-70%
1.25 64-67%
1.00 60-63%
0.00 Below 60% Fail due to:
  • Inability to satisfy the minimum requirements of the subject/s
  • Excessive absences

Letter grade system
Ateneo de Davao University Letter Grade System
Quality Point EquivalenceLetter Grade Equivalence % Equivalence
4.0A92–100%
3.5B+88–91%
3.0B84–85%
2.5C+80–83%
2.0C76–79%
1.0D72–75%
0.0F71% and lower
Ateneo de Manila University Letter Grade System
Grade Point EquivalenceLetter Grade Equivalence % Equivalence
4.0A92–100%
3.5B+87–91%
3.0B83–86%
2.5C+79–82%
2.0C75–78%
1.0D70–74%
0.0Fbelow 70%

Most academic departments in the university follow a grading system with the 70% passing grade. Some departments, such as the Department of Finance and Accounting and departments from the Ateneo School of Science and Engineering follow a 50% or 60% passing grade.

International School Manila Letter Grade System
Grade Point EquivalenceLetter Grade Equivalence % Equivalence
4.0A94–100%
3.7A−90–93%
3.3B+87–89%
3.0B83–86%
2.7B−80–82%
2.3C+77–79%
2.0C73–76%
1.7C−70–72%
1.3D+67–69%
1.0D63–66%
0.7D−60–62%
0.0Fbelow 60%

Latin Honors grade equivalences

Some Philippine universities and colleges give Latin honors in conveying the level of distinction that an academic degree has been earned.

De La Salle University-Manila, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, De La Salle Medical and Health Sciences Institute and De La Salle-College of Saint Benilde Latin Honors[11]
Latin HonorsGrade Point Equivalence Range
Summa Cum Laude3.800–4.000
Magna Cum Laude3.600–3.799
Cum Laude3.400–3.599
Honorable Mention[12]3.200–3.399
University of Santo Tomas, and Pamantasan ng Lungsod ng Maynila Latin Honors.
Latin HonorsGrade Point Equivalence Range
Summa Cum Laude1.20–1.00
Magna Cum Laude1.45–1.21
Cum Laude1.75–1.44
University of Santo Tomas Faculty of Civil Law and Faculty of Medicine and Surgery Latin Honors
Latin HonorsGrade Point Equivalence RangeEquivalence
Summa Cum Laude1.00–1.5092% and above
Magna Cum Laude1.51–1.8588.5% to 91.9%
Cum Laude1.86–2.1086% to 88.4%

Prerequisite for UST's Latin Honors or Dean's Lister distinction are the following: QPI should be at least 86%, no grade below 80% for any subject in the given semester, and the student should obtain a good moral character.

Ateneo de Manila University Latin Honors
Latin HonorsGrade Point Equivalence Range
Summa Cum Laude3.87–4.00
Magna Cum Laude3.70–3.86
Cum Laude3.50–3.69

References
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  2. "UP Diliman Faculty Manual" (PDF). University of the Philippines Diliman. 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2014-04-22. Retrieved 2014-01-11.
  3. University of the Philippines Transcript of Records.
  4. "Mapúa University 2021-2022 Academic Handbook" (PDF).
  5. "International Education Research Foundation (IERF)".
  6. "System of Grading for Undergraduate (Applicable to students admitted in 2013 and beyond)". Far Eastern University. Archived from the original on 2014-05-13. Retrieved 2014-05-13.
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  8. National University
  9. Student Handbook 2018-2021. Manila: De La Salle University Manila. 2018. pp. 90–91, 115–116.
  10. "De La Salle University-Dasmarinas Student Handbook 2018 - 2022" (PDF).
  11. Student Handbook 2018-2021. Manila: De La Salle University Manila. 2018. pp. 99–100.
  12. This refers only to ID#112 and newer.
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