Massachusetts Colleges for a 2.8 GPA

With a 2.8 GPA, you are competitive at 34 four-year colleges in Massachusetts (4 target, 20 reach, 10 safety). A 2.8 is typically a B- (~81%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Massachusetts 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

Franklin, MA

 2.88 74% Medium

Dudley, MA

 2.9 81% Medium

Boston, MA

 2.72 71% Medium

Paxton, MA

 2.94 50% 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

Bridgewater, MA

 3.21 88% Low

Salem, MA

 3.17 96% Low

Framingham, MA

 3.07 84% Low

North Andover, MA

 3.3 70% Low

North Dartmouth, MA

 3.37 91% Low

Westfield, MA

 3.3 81% Low

Boston, MA

 3.35 84% Low

Boston, MA

 3.33 82% Low

Milton, MA

 3.01 88% Low

Worcester, MA

 3.3 88% Low

Easton, MA

 3.32 66% Low

Boston, MA

 3.39 91% Low
View all 20 reach colleges

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

Springfield, MA

 2.91 100% High

Boston, MA

 - 100% High

Quincy, MA

 3.21 100% High

Boston, MA

 2.32 100% High

Boston, MA

 - 100% High

Haverhill, MA

 - 100% High

Cambridge, MA

 - 100% High

Beverly, MA

 2.93 100% High

Brighton, MA

 - 100% High

Newton, MA

 - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 2.8 GPA in Massachusetts

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Published: August 19, 2026