What colleges will accept a 2.7 grade point average?
Graduating with a high school GPA of 2.7 places you within of the academic range at colleges like Virginia State University, Savannah State University and Albany State University. CollegeSimply has analyzed the incoming freshman grade point averages for a large portion of U.S. schools and selected 82 colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 2.7. Below are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in the 2.7 range plus or minus .2 grade points (2.9 to 2.5). Scroll down further to sort and filter the full list and see your admission chances at each school.
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.
A 2.7 is equal to a 80% on the standard U.S. high school unweighted 4.0 scale. The letter grade equivalent of a 2.7 is a B- average.
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Displaying 82 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 147 target schools (good chance), 966 reach (harder) schools and 1,182 safety (easier) schools you can consider.
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2.85 Average GPA
#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia
Applications Due May 1
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2.77 Average GPA
#12 Best Public Universities in Georgia
Applications Due Jul 15
Public 4 Year
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2.77 Average GPA
#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia
Applications Due May 1
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2.88 Average GPA
Private 4 Year
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2.88 Average GPA
Applications Due Jul 31
Public 4 Year
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2.9 Average GPA
#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia
Public 4 Year
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2.87 Average GPA
#9 Best Public Universities in Georgia
Applications Due Jul 15
Public 4 Year
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2.8 Average GPA
#13 Best Public Universities in Ohio
Public 4 Year
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2.79 Average GPA
#13 Best Public Universities in New York
Applications Due Jul 1
Private 4 Year
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2.6 Average GPA
Applications Due Jul 30
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2.5 Average GPA
#18 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
Applications Due Jul 1
Public 4 Year
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2.72 Average GPA
#7 Best Public Universities in Kentucky
Private 4 Year
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2.6 Average GPA
Applications Due Jun 1
Public 4 Year
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2.84 Average GPA
#26 Best Public Universities in New York
Private 4 Year
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2.69 Average GPA
#11 Best Private Colleges in New Jersey
Applications Due Apr 30
Public 4 Year
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2.7 Average GPA
#28 Best Public Universities in New York
Private 4 Year
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2.71 Average GPA
#14 Best Private Colleges in Virginia
Applications Due Jun 15
Private 4 Year
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2.89 Average GPA
Applications Due Aug 1