What's the commonly cited study-time guideline?

Many colleges suggest budgeting 2-3 hours of study time per week for every credit hour of coursework — so a 15-credit course load might suggest 30-45 hours of weekly study time.

Does this include class time?

No, enter only independent study/homework hours — not time spent in lectures or labs — to compare against the typical 2-3 hour per credit guideline.

Study Hours Per Credit Calculator

Divide your total weekly (or semester) study hours by your total course credits to see your average study-hours-per-credit ratio, and compare it against the commonly cited '2-3 hours per credit' study guideline.

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Study Hours Per Credit: 37.5

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Formula

Study Hours Per Credit = Total Study Hours / Total Credits

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