New Hampshire Colleges for a 2.8 GPA

With a 2.8 GPA, you are competitive at 9 four-year colleges in New Hampshire (2 target, 4 reach, 3 safety). A 2.8 is typically a B- (~81%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in New Hampshire 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

Henniker, NH

 2.81 92% Medium

Rindge, NH

 2.97 93% 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

Manchester, NH

 3.39 78% Low

Keene, NH

 3.1 90% Low

Plymouth, NH

 3.08 88% Low

Manchester, NH

 3.35 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

Manchester, NH

 3.18 100% High

Merrimack, NH

 3.28 100% High

Manchester, NH

 - 100% High

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Published: August 19, 2026