Colleges for a 2.8 GPA

What colleges will likely accept a 2.8 grade point average?

Is a 2.8 good?

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.

What is a 2.8 GPA?

A 2.8 is equal to a 83% on the standard U.S. high school unweighted 4.0 scale. The letter grade equivalent of a 2.8 is a B- average.

What colleges can I get into?

Graduating with a high school GPA of 2.8 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 52 colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 2.8. Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in the 2.8 range plus or minus .3 points. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.

Best ranked colleges for a 2.8 GPA
College	Average GPA
CUNY Queens College	3.0
Pace University New York	2.5
Iona College	3.0
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice	3.08
Mount Saint Mary College	3.0
Curry College	3.06
Central Washington University	3.07
Framingham State University	3.05
Rhode Island College	3.08
Saint Thomas Aquinas College	3.0
Northeastern Illinois University	3.07
Saint Joseph's College of Maine	3.0
American International College	2.91
The Evergreen State College	3.0
St. Francis College	2.9

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Displaying 52 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 272 target schools (good chance), 1,250 reach (harder) schools and 726 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Alabama State University

A

HBCU

Montgomery, AL

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Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

3.09 Average GPA

#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama

4,072enrollment
$13,282net price
99%acceptance rate
844-1049SAT range
14-20ACT range

Your 2.8 GPA

Admission Chance98%

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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

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Admission Chance96%

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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 2.8 GPA

Admission Chance48%

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Culinary Institute of America

C

Hyde Park, NY

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Culinary Institute of America

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

3.08 Average GPA

3,231enrollment
$31,583net price
97%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range

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Admission Chance94%

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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

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Admission Chance74%

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Barry University

B

Miami, FL

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Barry University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

3.01 Average Estimated GPA

7,515enrollment
$20,825net price
65%acceptance rate
-SAT range
-ACT range

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Admission Chance53%

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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 Chance91%

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Valdosta State University

V

Valdosta, GA

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Valdosta State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.07 Average GPA

#8 Best Public Universities in Georgia

12,304enrollment
$12,221net price
78%acceptance rate
990-1140SAT range
19-23ACT range

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Admission Chance65%

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North Carolina Central University

N

HBCU

Durham, NC

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North Carolina Central University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.02 Average Estimated GPA

#16 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

8,078enrollment
$13,324net price
87%acceptance rate
850-1010SAT range
15-19ACT range

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Admission Chance80%

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Winston Salem State University

W

HBCU

Winston-Salem, NC

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Winston Salem State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.01 Average GPA

#11 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

5,169enrollment
$11,868net price
73%acceptance rate
900-1030SAT range
17-19ACT range

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Admission Chance62%

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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

J

New York, NY

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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

3.08 Average GPA

#23 Best Public Universities in New York

15,766enrollment
$4,221net price
37%acceptance rate
1020-1160SAT range
21-25ACT range

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Admission Chance23%

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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 Chance94%

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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

Your 2.8 GPA

Admission Chance41%

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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 Chance66%

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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 Chance88%

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Columbus State University

C

Columbus, GA

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Columbus State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.05 Average GPA

#9 Best Public Universities in Georgia

8,372enrollment
$11,855net price
78%acceptance rate
860-1080SAT range
17-23ACT range

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Admission Chance66%

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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 Chance89%

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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 Chance69%

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