2.8 GPA Colleges You Can Get Into for 2023

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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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.

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Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

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2.95 Average GPA

#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

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$13,282net price
98%acceptance rate
839-1050SAT range
15-20ACT range

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Colleges for a 2.8 GPA

What colleges can I get into?

Is a 2.8 good in high school?

Can I raise my 2.8 GPA?

What is a 2.8 GPA?

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Alabama State University

Texas Southern University

Virginia State University

Savannah State University

Albany State University

Georgia Gwinnett College

CUNY Queens College

Dean College

Norfolk State University

Fort Valley State University

Central State University

SUNY College at Brockport

Shaw University

Kentucky State University

Clayton State University

Huston Tillotson University

Paul Quinn College

SUNY College at Buffalo