Colleges for a 2.8 GPA

What colleges will accept a 2.8 grade point average?

What colleges can I get into?

Graduating with a high school GPA of 2.8 places you within of the academic range at colleges like Alabama State University, Texas Southern University and Virginia State University. CollegeSimply has analyzed the incoming freshman grade point averages for a large portion of U.S. schools and selected 104 colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 2.8. Below are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in the 2.8 range plus or minus .2 grade points (3.0 to 2.6). Scroll down further to sort and filter the full list and see your admission chances at each school.

Is a 2.8 good in high school?

A 2.8 is a little below the average U.S. high school GPA of 3.0 and behind of the average GPA for college-bound students of approximately 3.15. You will find some four-year colleges where a 2.8 GPA is within the typical GPA range for accepted students and you can be a competitive applicant. If you are still a junior or below, 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.

Can I raise my 2.8 GPA?

  • High School Freshmen
    If you finished freshman year with a 2.8, you have plenty of time to raise your GPA but your opportunities are more limited. The highest unweighted GPA you can get to by the end of first semester senior year when you apply to colleges is a 3.66 - if you were to somehow get straight A's from here on out. More realistically, if you study and get B's while maintaining a 3.0 in upcoming years you can raise your GPA to a 2.94.
  • High School Sophomores
    By the end of sophomore year, more than half of the grades you will report on your college application are set in stone. If you finish sophomore year with a 2.8, the maximum unweighted GPA you can get by the end of first semester senior year is a 3.31. However, this only possible if you get straight A's. More likely, if can get B's while maintaining a 3.0 you can raise your GPA to a 2.89.
  • High School Juniors
    After junior year, you only have one semester to possibly raise your grades before most college applications are due by January. With a 2.8, the maximum unweighted GPA you can get by the end of first semester senior year is a 2.97. If can get all B's next semester you can raise your GPA to a 2.83 that you can submit with your college application.

What is a 2.8 GPA?

A 2.8 is equal to a 81% on the standard U.S. high school unweighted 4.0 scale. The letter grade equivalent of a 2.8 is a B- average.


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List of 2.8 GPA Colleges

Displaying 104 colleges where your 2.8 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 204 target schools (good chance), 1,410 reach (harder) schools and 1,191 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

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

  • 3,964enrollment
  • $13,282net price
  • 98%acceptance rate
  • 839-1050SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance97%

Applications Due Mar 1

Texas Southern University
T
HBCU
Houston, TX
Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

3.0 Average GPA

#25 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 7,524enrollment
  • $13,481net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance52%

Applications Due Apr 30

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

  • 4,300enrollment
  • $18,332net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 830-1040SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance96%

Applications Due May 1

Savannah State University
S
HBCU
Savannah, GA
Savannah State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

2.77 Average GPA

#12 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 3,385enrollment
  • $9,611net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 845-980SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA

Applications Due Jul 15

Albany State University
A
HBCU
Albany, GA
Albany State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

2.77 Average GPA

#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 6,297enrollment
  • $13,678net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • 740-900SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA

Applications Due May 1

Georgia Gwinnett College
G
Lawrenceville, GA
Georgia Gwinnett College

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

2.88 Average GPA

 

  • 10,949enrollment
  • $12,344net price
  • 93%acceptance rate
  • 940-1170SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance92%

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

  • 18,772enrollment
  • $5,594net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1190SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance49%

Applications Due Jan 1

Dean College
D
Franklin, MA
Dean College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

2.88 Average GPA

 

  • 1,206enrollment
  • $32,455net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance70%

Applications Due Jul 31

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

  • 5,458enrollment
  • $15,657net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 860-1083SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance86%

Fort Valley State University
F
HBCU
Fort Valley, GA
Fort Valley State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

2.87 Average GPA

#9 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 2,923enrollment
  • $12,916net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • 810-950SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance69%

Applications Due Jul 15

Central State University
C
HBCU
Wilberforce, OH
Central State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.8 Average GPA

#13 Best Public Universities in Ohio

  • 6,044enrollment
  • $10,260net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 770-950SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance59%

SUNY College at Brockport
B
Brockport, NY
SUNY College at Brockport

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.79 Average GPA

#13 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 6,991enrollment
  • $16,076net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1230SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Jul 1

Shaw University
S
HBCU
Raleigh, NC
Shaw University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

2.6 Average GPA

 

  • 1,141enrollment
  • $17,785net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance75%

Applications Due Jul 30

Kentucky State University
K
HBCU
Frankfort, KY
Kentucky State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.72 Average GPA

#7 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 2,279enrollment
  • $7,254net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 860-1050SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance69%

Clayton  State University
C
Morrow, GA
Clayton State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

3.0 Average GPA

 

  • 6,817enrollment
  • $11,620net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance52%

Applications Due Jul 1

Huston Tillotson University
H
HBCU
Austin, TX
Huston Tillotson University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

2.92 Average GPA

 

  • 1,001enrollment
  • $14,375net price
  • 50%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance43%

Applications Due Jul 1

Paul Quinn College
P
HBCU
Dallas, TX
Paul Quinn College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

2.6 Average GPA

 

  • 384enrollment
  • $14,237net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 855-1015SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance91%

Applications Due Jun 1

SUNY College at Buffalo
B
Buffalo, NY
SUNY College at Buffalo

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.84 Average GPA

#26 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 7,173enrollment
  • $13,400net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 930-1160SAT range
  • -ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance84%