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Embark on your journey to higher education with CollegeSimply's comprehensive college matching tool. Utilize our advanced search engine to discover the ideal college or university that fits your specific needs. Our tool provides access to over 3,500 profiles of U.S. colleges, enabling you to sort, categorize, map, and compare them based on various factors such as GPA, SAT and ACT scores, preferred major, geographical location, and even your chances of admission. Start navigating the landscape of educational opportunities to find schools that resonate with your unique profile.


118 results nationwide

Displaying 118 reach colleges where your 2.5 GPA is below the typical profile for students being accepted; or schools where your academics may be on target, but admission is very competitive and admission is extremely selective. Hint: You also have 15 target schools and 444 safety schools you can consider.

Morgan State University
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HBCU
Baltimore, MD

Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

3.1 Average GPA

#10 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 9,101enrollment
  • $13,956net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 880-1060SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
Your 2.5 GPA
Admission Chance58%

Applications Due Apr 15

Alabama State University
A
HBCU
Montgomery, AL

Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

2.95 Average GPA

#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 3,828enrollment
  • $13,176net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 828-1041SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
Your 2.5 GPA
Admission Chance92%

Applications Due Jul 31

Texas Southern University
T
HBCU
Houston, TX

Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

3.0 Average GPA

#27 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 8,632enrollment
  • $11,826net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
Your 2.5 GPA
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Jul 15

Virginia State University
V
HBCU
Petersburg, VA

Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.85 Average GPA

#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,648enrollment
  • $15,773net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 830-1030SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
Your 2.5 GPA
Admission Chance80%

Applications Due May 1

Winston Salem State University
W
HBCU
Winston-Salem, NC

Winston Salem State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.01 Average GPA

#12 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 5,004enrollment
  • $14,097net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 830-1050SAT range
  • 14-19ACT range
Your 2.5 GPA
Admission Chance45%

Applications Due Feb 15

Georgia Gwinnett College
G
Lawrenceville, GA

Georgia Gwinnett College

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

2.88 Average GPA

 

  • 11,030enrollment
  • $10,981net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
Your 2.5 GPA
Admission Chance87%

Applications Due May 3

Tuskegee University
T
HBCU
Tuskegee, AL

Tuskegee University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

3.1 Average GPA

#2 Best Private Colleges in Alabama

  • 2,570enrollment
  • $35,596net price
  • 30%acceptance rate
  • 970-1215SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
Your 2.5 GPA
Admission Chance9%

Applications Due Apr 15

CUNY Queens College
Q
Flushing, NY

CUNY Queens College

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

3.0 Average GPA

#17 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 17,001enrollment
  • $6,434net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1190SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
Your 2.5 GPA
Admission Chance41%

Dean College
D
Franklin, MA

Dean College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

2.88 Average GPA

 

  • 1,189enrollment
  • $32,219net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
Your 2.5 GPA
Admission Chance56%

Applications Due Sep 1

Alabama A & M University
A
HBCU
Normal, AL

Alabama A & M University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.02 Average GPA

#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 6,007enrollment
  • $14,600net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 830-1033SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
Your 2.5 GPA
Admission Chance38%

Columbus State University
C
Columbus, GA

Columbus State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.07 Average GPA

#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 7,479enrollment
  • $12,902net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 900-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
Your 2.5 GPA
Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Jun 30

Norfolk State University
N
HBCU
Norfolk, VA

Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.9 Average GPA

#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 5,783enrollment
  • $14,652net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 840-1040SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
Your 2.5 GPA
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due May 31

Fort Valley State University
F
HBCU
Fort Valley, GA

Fort Valley State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

2.87 Average GPA

#11 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 2,605enrollment
  • $13,016net price
  • 43%acceptance rate
  • 810-950SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
Your 2.5 GPA
Admission Chance24%

Applications Due Jun 15

Jackson State University
J
HBCU
Jackson, MS

Jackson State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.1 Average GPA

#6 Best Public Universities in Mississippi

  • 6,906enrollment
  • $15,292net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 1073-1210SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
Your 2.5 GPA
Admission Chance66%

Applications Due Jul 15

Saint Leo University
S
Saint Leo, FL

Saint Leo University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

3.1 Average GPA

#16 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 10,242enrollment
  • $20,390net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 980-1190SAT range
  • 20-27ACT range
Your 2.5 GPA
Admission Chance49%

Central State University
C
HBCU
Wilberforce, OH

Central State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.8 Average GPA

#12 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 5,434enrollment
  • $10,194net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 770-950SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
Your 2.5 GPA
Admission Chance80%

SUNY College at Brockport
B
Brockport, NY

SUNY College at Brockport

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.79 Average GPA

#18 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 6,424enrollment
  • $16,261net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1240SAT range
  • 18-26ACT range
Your 2.5 GPA
Admission Chance52%

Applications Due Aug 1

Metropolitan State College of Denver
M
Denver, CO

Metropolitan State College of Denver

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.03 Average GPA

#12 Best Public Universities in Colorado

  • 16,995enrollment
  • $14,805net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 910-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
Your 2.5 GPA
Admission Chance93%

Applications Due Jul 1