Colorado Colleges for a 3 GPA

With a 3 GPA, you are competitive at 13 four-year colleges in Colorado (1 target, 6 reach, 6 safety). A 3 is typically a B (~83%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Colorado for a 3 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 3 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO	3.03	99%	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
University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO	3.53	86%	Low
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO	3.36	97%	Low
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO	3.46	75%	Low
Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO	3.28	82%	Low
Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO	3.3	95%	Low
Fort Lewis College Durango, CO	3.3	77%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 3; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Adams State University Alamosa, CO	3.2	100%	High
Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO	3.42	100%	High
Colorado Mountain College Glenwood Springs, CO	-	100%	High
Naropa University Boulder, CO	3.42	100%	High
Colorado Christian University Lakewood, CO	3.84	100%	High
Nazarene Bible College Colorado Springs, CO	-	100%	High

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Published: August 19, 2026