GPAs ultimately depend on a variety of factors, including the rigor of the school and classes taken (such as regular vs. honors vs. Advanced Placement classes). In the USA, usually a GPA of 3.0 to 3.5 is “good." A GPA of 4.0 is thought of as excellent at face value. Remember, though, the rigor of classes is what most top-tier colleges look at. Most schools recalculate GPAs to determine whether students challenged themselves.