Colleges for a 2.7 GPA

What colleges will likely accept a 2.7 grade point average?

Is a 2.7 good?

A 2.7 is below the average U.S. high school GPA of 3.0 and further behind of the average GPA for college-bound seniors of approximately 3.15. There are some four-year colleges that accept a 2.7 however the list is more limited. If you are still a freshman or sophomore, you have a few semesters to earn some A's and B's to bring your GPA over 3.0. This will open more doors for you and allow you to apply to a wider range of more selective colleges. If you are a junior or senior, you still have the opportunity to score well on the SAT or ACT to bring up your chances for admission.

What is a 2.7 GPA?

A 2.7 is equal to a 82% on the standard U.S. high school unweighted 4.0 scale. The letter grade equivalent of a 2.7 is a C+ average.

What colleges can I get into?

Graduating with a high school GPA of 2.7 places you within of the academic range at these colleges. CollegeSimply has analyzed the incoming freshman grade point averages for a large portion of U.S. schools and selected 33 colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 2.7. Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in the 2.7 range plus or minus .3 points. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.

Best ranked colleges for a 2.7 GPA
College	Average GPA
CUNY Queens College	3.0
Pace University New York	2.5
Iona College	3.0
Mount Saint Mary College	3.0
Saint Thomas Aquinas College	3.0
Saint Joseph's College of Maine	3.0
American International College	2.91
The Evergreen State College	3.0
St. Francis College	2.9
SUNY College at Buffalo	2.86
Coppin State University	2.62
Morrisville State College	2.6
Fisher College	2.6
Lasell College	3.0
Nyack College	2.9

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Displaying 33 colleges where your 2.7 GPA is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 188 target schools (good chance), 986 reach (harder) schools and 726 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Virginia State University

V

HBCU

Petersburg, VA

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Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.85 Average GPA

#12 Best Public Universities in Virginia

4,020enrollment
$18,332net price
96%acceptance rate
820-1000SAT range
15-20ACT range

Your 2.7 GPA

Admission Chance94%

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Savannah State University

S

HBCU

Savannah, GA

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Savannah State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

2.77 Average GPA

#11 Best Public Universities in Georgia

3,488enrollment
$9,611net price
46%acceptance rate
845-980SAT range
15-19ACT range

Your 2.7 GPA

Admission Chance42%

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Albany State University

A

HBCU

Albany, GA

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Albany State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

2.77 Average GPA

#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia

6,509enrollment
$13,678net price
73%acceptance rate
740-900SAT range
15-18ACT range

Your 2.7 GPA

Admission Chance70%

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Pace University New York

P

New York, NY

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Pace University New York

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

2.5 Average GPA

#32 Best Private Colleges in New York

12,835enrollment
$32,886net price
83%acceptance rate
1060-1240SAT range
22-28ACT range

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Admission Chance89%

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Georgia Gwinnett College

G

Lawrenceville, GA

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Georgia Gwinnett College

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

2.88 Average GPA

11,627enrollment
$12,344net price
95%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range

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Admission Chance93%

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CUNY Queens College

Q

Flushing, NY

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CUNY Queens College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.0 Average GPA

#14 Best Public Universities in New York

19,700enrollment
$5,594net price
53%acceptance rate
1040-1190SAT range
22-27ACT range

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Admission Chance36%

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Dean College

D

Franklin, MA

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Dean College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

2.89 Average GPA

1,180enrollment
$32,455net price
71%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range

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Admission Chance61%

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Alabama A & M University

A

HBCU

Normal, AL

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Alabama A & M University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.88 Average Estimated GPA

#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

5,977enrollment
$15,373net price
90%acceptance rate
840-1020SAT range
15-20ACT range

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Admission Chance85%

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Norfolk State University

N

HBCU

Norfolk, VA

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Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.9 Average GPA

#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia

5,457enrollment
$15,657net price
91%acceptance rate
840-1020SAT range
15-20ACT range

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Admission Chance86%

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Fort Valley State University

F

HBCU

Fort Valley, GA

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Fort Valley State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

2.87 Average GPA

3,079enrollment
$12,916net price
72%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range

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Admission Chance63%

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Iona College

I

New Rochelle, NY

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Iona College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

3.0 Average GPA

#37 Best Private Colleges in New York

3,590enrollment
$29,103net price
86%acceptance rate
1000-1190SAT range
21-27ACT range

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Admission Chance75%

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Central State University

C

HBCU

Wilberforce, OH

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Central State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.8 Average GPA

4,021enrollment
$10,260net price
58%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range

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Admission Chance52%

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Bowie State University

B

HBCU

Bowie, MD

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Bowie State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

2.53 Average GPA

#8 Best Public Universities in Maryland

6,250enrollment
$14,322net price
81%acceptance rate
850-1020SAT range
16-19ACT range

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Admission Chance86%

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Shaw University

S

HBCU

Raleigh, NC

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Shaw University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

2.6 Average GPA

1,283enrollment
$17,785net price
71%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range

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Admission Chance76%

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Saint Augustines College

S

HBCU

Raleigh, NC

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Saint Augustines College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

2.5 Average GPA

#17 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

1,110enrollment
$18,662net price
67%acceptance rate
780-940SAT range
12-16ACT range

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Admission Chance76%

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Kentucky State University

K

HBCU

Frankfort, KY

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Kentucky State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.87 Average GPA

#7 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

2,290enrollment
$7,254net price
84%acceptance rate
860-1050SAT range
15-20ACT range

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Admission Chance78%

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Clayton State University

C

Morrow, GA

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Clayton State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.0 Average GPA

7,052enrollment
$11,620net price
69%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range

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Admission Chance52%

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Huston Tillotson University

H

HBCU

Austin, TX

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Huston Tillotson University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

2.9 Average GPA

1,058enrollment
$14,375net price
56%acceptance rate
800-980SAT range
14-17ACT range

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Admission Chance44%

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