South Carolina Colleges for a 2.8 GPA

With a 2.8 GPA, you are competitive at 9 four-year colleges in South Carolina (0 target, 6 reach, 3 safety). A 2.8 is typically a B- (~81%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in South Carolina 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
No colleges found in this category.

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

Orangeburg, SC

 3.17 83% Low

Charleston, SC

 3.24 96% Low

Orangeburg, SC

 3.28 65% Low

Aiken, SC

 3.19 79% Low

Hartsville, SC

 3.1 94% Low

Due West, SC

 3.26 63% 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

Sumter, SC

 2.57 100% High

Denmark, SC

 2.0 100% High

Central, SC

 4.0 100% High

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Published: August 19, 2026