Maine Colleges for a 2.8 GPA

With a 2.8 GPA, you are competitive at 8 four-year colleges in Maine (1 target, 4 reach, 3 safety). A 2.8 is typically a B- (~81%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Maine 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
Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME	3.0	84%	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
University of Southern Maine Portland, ME	3.33	79%	Low
University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME	3.15	97%	Low
University of Maine at Fort Kent Fort Kent, ME	3.12	98%	Low
Husson University Bangor, ME	3.4	81%	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
University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME	-	100%	High
University of Maine at Presque Isle Presque Isle, ME	3.0	100%	High
Unity Environmental University New Gloucester, ME	-	100%	High

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Published: August 19, 2026