Indiana Colleges for a 3 GPA

With a 3 GPA, you are competitive at 31 four-year colleges in Indiana (4 target, 23 reach, 4 safety). A 3 is typically a B (~83%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Indiana 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
Holy Cross College Notre Dame, IN	3.2	75%	Medium
Indiana Institute of Technology Fort Wayne, IN	3.03	70%	Medium
Indiana University Northwest Gary, IN	3.14	73%	Medium
Purdue University Northwest Hammond, Indiana	3.19	72%	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
Ball State University Muncie, IN	3.52	85%	Low
Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN	3.29	81%	Low
Indiana University Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	3.52	76%	Low
University of Indianapolis Indianapolis, IN	3.31	66%	Low
Purdue University Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN	3.37	84%	Low
Anderson University Anderson, IN	3.4	79%	Low
Trine University Angola, IN	3.51	85%	Low
Marian University Indianapolis, IN	3.56	95%	Low
Manchester University North Manchester, IN	3.41	71%	Low
Indiana University South Bend South Bend, IN	3.24	84%	Low
University of Southern Indiana Evansville, IN	3.45	96%	Low
Wabash College Crawfordsville, IN	3.6	63%	Low

View all 23 reach colleges

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
Vincennes University Vincennes, IN	2.98	100%	High
Calumet College of Saint Joseph Whiting, IN	2.75	100%	High
Martin University Indianapolis, IN	-	100%	High
Mid America College of Funeral Service Jeffersonville, IN	-	100%	High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 3 GPA in Indiana

See all colleges nationally for a 3 GPA

Published: August 19, 2026