Massachusetts Colleges for a 2.6 GPA

With a 2.6 GPA, you are competitive at 19 four-year colleges in Massachusetts (1 target, 8 reach, 10 safety). A 2.6 is typically a B- (~79%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Massachusetts for a 2.6 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 2.6 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Boston, MA

 2.72 71% Medium

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average GPAs; admission is possible but more competitive.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Franklin, MA

 2.88 74% Low

Salem, MA

 3.17 96% Low

Framingham, MA

 3.07 84% Low

Milton, MA

 3.01 88% Low

Dudley, MA

 2.9 81% Low

Newton, MA

 3.12 81% Low

Paxton, MA

 2.94 50% Low

North Adams, MA

 3.2 90% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 2.6; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Springfield, MA

 2.91 100% High

Boston, MA

 - 100% High

Quincy, MA

 3.21 100% High

Boston, MA

 2.32 100% High

Boston, MA

 - 100% High

Haverhill, MA

 - 100% High

Cambridge, MA

 - 100% High

Beverly, MA

 2.93 100% High

Brighton, MA

 - 100% High

Newton, MA

 - 100% High

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Published: August 19, 2026