Virginia Colleges for a 2.8 GPA

With a 2.8 GPA, you are competitive at 20 four-year colleges in Virginia (3 target, 11 reach, 6 safety). A 2.8 is typically a B- (~81%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Virginia 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

Petersburg, VA

 2.85 89% Medium

Norfolk, VA

 2.9 88% Medium

Richmond, VA

 2.71 98% 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

Norfolk, VA

 3.3 90% Low

Hampton, VA

 3.3 62% Low

Radford, VA

 3.31 90% Low

Arlington, VA

 3.38 93% Low

Ferrum, VA

 3.14 89% Low

Buena Vista, VA

 3.19 96% Low

Virginia Beach, VA

 3.34 38% Low

Virginia Beach, VA

 3.39 73% Low

Danville, VA

 3.07 57% Low

Bluefield, VA

 3.31 59% Low

Lynchburg, VA

 3.35 94% 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

Staunton, VA

 3.57 100% High

Harrisonburg, VA

 3.7 100% High

Gainesville, VA

 - 100% High

Lynchburg, VA

 2.1 100% High

Richmond, VA

 - 100% High

Lynchburg, VA

 - 100% High

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Published: August 19, 2026