NCAA QB Rating Calculator
College football uses its own passer rating formula, different from the NFL version, to grade quarterbacks on a single scale. The NCAA formula combines four elements: passing yards, touchdown passes, completions and interceptions, each weighted and divided by passing attempts. Unlike the NFL rating, the NCAA formula is not capped, so exceptional games can produce very high numbers. This calculator applies the official NCAA weights to your box-score line and returns the passer rating. The formula is 8.4 times yards, plus 330 times touchdowns, plus 100 times completions, minus 200 times interceptions, all divided by attempts. Enter 22 completions on 33 attempts for 290 yards, 3 touchdowns and 1 interception and the tool returns a rating of about 164.42. A higher rating reflects more efficient, productive passing, and rewards yards and touchdowns while penalizing interceptions heavily. Because every input comes straight from the box score and the weights are fixed, the calculation is fully deterministic, and you can adjust any statistic to see how an extra touchdown or a costly interception swings the number. The complete formula and a worked example that reconciles exactly to the calculator above appear in full below, so you can reproduce the rating from a stat line by hand step by step.
The NCAA passer rating weights a box-score line: (8.4 x yards + 330 x TD + 100 x completions - 200 x INT) / attempts. A line of 22 of 33 for 290 yards, 3 TD and 1 INT gives a rating of about 164.42.
NCAA passer rating formula
rating = (8.4 x YDS + 330 x TD + 100 x COMP - 200 x INT) / ATT
YDS = passing yards, TD = touchdown passes
COMP = completions, INT = interceptions, ATT = attempts
Each statistic is multiplied by its NCAA weight, the interception penalty is subtracted, and the sum is divided by passing attempts. The NCAA rating is uncapped, so strong games can exceed 200.
Worked example
A quarterback who completes 22 of 33 attempts for 290 yards with 3 touchdowns and 1 interception.
- 8.4 x 290 = 2,436
- 330 x 3 = 990; 100 x 22 = 2,200; 200 x 1 = 200
- Sum = 2,436 + 990 + 2,200 - 200 = 5,426
- Rating = 5,426 / 33 = 164.42
These are the calculator's default inputs, so the result above matches the widget exactly.
NCAA QB Rating Calculator: frequently asked questions
How is NCAA passer rating calculated?
It weights passing yards by 8.4, touchdowns by 330 and completions by 100, subtracts 200 per interception, and divides the total by passing attempts. The result is the college football passer rating, which is not capped.
How is the NCAA rating different from the NFL rating?
The NFL rating uses four capped components averaged onto a 0 to 158.3 scale, while the NCAA formula is a single uncapped expression. That is why college ratings can climb well above the NFL maximum in big games.
What is a good NCAA passer rating?
Ratings above about 150 indicate a strong, efficient game, and season leaders often average in the 160s or higher. Single-game ratings can spike much higher with a few long touchdowns and few attempts.
Does the rating account for rushing?
No. The NCAA passer rating measures passing only, so a dual-threat quarterback's rushing yards and touchdowns are not included. Combine it with rushing stats for a fuller picture of a quarterback's game.
Where can I find the inputs?
Completions, attempts, passing yards, touchdowns and interceptions all come straight from the game box score or season stat line. Enter them exactly as listed and the calculator returns the rating.
Official sources
- Physical activity and health guidance: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As at 25 June 2026.
Reviewed by the CalculatorHub team, edited by James Graham, 25 June 2026. See our methodology. This is general information, not financial, tax, legal or investment advice.