What colleges will accept a 2.8 grade point average?
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.
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.
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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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.
Public 4 Year
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2.95 Average GPA
#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama
Applications Due Mar 1
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
3.0 Average GPA
#25 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due Apr 30
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
2.85 Average GPA
#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia
Applications Due May 1
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
2.77 Average GPA
#12 Best Public Universities in Georgia
Applications Due Jul 15
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
2.77 Average GPA
#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia
Applications Due May 1
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
2.88 Average GPA
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
3.0 Average GPA
#17 Best Public Universities in New York
Applications Due Jan 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
2.88 Average GPA
Applications Due Jul 31
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
2.9 Average GPA
#15 Best Public Universities in Virginia
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
2.87 Average GPA
#9 Best Public Universities in Georgia
Applications Due Jul 15
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
2.8 Average GPA
#13 Best Public Universities in Ohio
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
2.79 Average GPA
#13 Best Public Universities in New York
Applications Due Jul 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
2.6 Average GPA
Applications Due Jul 30
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
2.72 Average GPA
#7 Best Public Universities in Kentucky
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
3.0 Average GPA
Applications Due Jul 1
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
2.92 Average GPA
Applications Due Jul 1
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
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