Kentucky Colleges for a 2.8 GPA

With a 2.8 GPA, you are competitive at 14 four-year colleges in Kentucky (1 target, 8 reach, 5 safety). A 2.8 is typically a B- (~81%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Kentucky for a 2.8 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 2.8 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Frankfort, KY

 2.72 96% Medium

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average GPAs; admission is possible but more competitive.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Richmond, KY

 3.39 78% Low

Barbourville, KY

 3.15 63% Low

Owensboro, KY

 3.3 72% Low

Campbellsville, KY

 3.36 80% Low

Crestview Hills, KY

 3.35 90% Low

Midway, KY

 3.39 95% Low

Owensboro, KY

 3.02 35% Low

Grayson, KY

 3.16 61% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 2.8; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Pikeville, KY

 3.42 100% High

Columbia, KY

 3.41 100% High

Louisville, KY

 - 100% High

Jackson, KY

 3.33 100% High

Pineville, KY

 - 100% High

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Published: August 19, 2026