Ohio Colleges for a 2.8 GPA

With a 2.8 GPA, you are competitive at 46 four-year colleges in Ohio (2 target, 12 reach, 32 safety). A 2.8 is typically a B- (~81%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Ohio 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

Wilberforce, OH

 2.8 99% Medium

Wilberforce, OH

 2.82 41% 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

Cleveland, OH

 3.31 91% Low

Alliance, OH

 3.33 78% Low

Tiffin, OH

 3.33 86% Low

Defiance, OH

 3.12 48% Low

Columbus, OH

 3.32 94% Low

North Canton, OH

 3.38 71% Low

Hiram, OH

 3.28 94% Low

Tiffin, OH

 3.11 80% Low

Cincinnati, OH

 3.1 34% Low

Bluffton, OH

 3.26 67% Low

Painesville, OH

 3.19 70% Low

Sylvania, OH

 3.26 74% 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

Lima, OH

 2.86 100% High

Columbus, OH

 - 100% High

Celina, OH

 3.27 100% High

North Canton, OH

 3.16 100% High

Salem, OH

 - 100% High

Portsmouth, OH

 3.3 100% High

Hamilton, OH

 3.23 100% High

Lima, OH

 - 100% High

Blue Ash, OH

 2.91 100% High

Rio Grande, OH

 3.06 100% High

Newark, OH

 - 100% High

Middletown, OH

 3.37 100% High
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Published: August 19, 2026