Minnesota Colleges for a 3 GPA

With a 3 GPA, you are competitive at 27 four-year colleges in Minnesota (2 target, 22 reach, 3 safety). A 3 is typically a B (~83%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Minnesota 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
Dunwoody College of Technology Minneapolis, MN	2.83	99%	Medium
Concordia University Saint Paul Saint Paul, MN	3.14	79%	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 Minnesota Duluth Duluth, MN	3.51	89%	Low
Saint Cloud State University Saint Cloud, MN	3.4	95%	Low
Minnesota State University Mankato Mankato, MN	3.37	88%	Low
Augsburg University Minneapolis, MN	3.27	82%	Low
Hamline University Saint Paul, MN	3.48	88%	Low
Winona State University Winona, MN	3.44	75%	Low
University of Minnesota Morris Morris, MN	3.54	75%	Low
Saint Johns University Collegeville, MN	3.51	91%	Low
Bemidji State University Bemidji, MN	3.26	56%	Low
Bethel University Saint Paul, MN	3.6	88%	Low
Concordia College at Moorhead Moorhead, MN	3.58	63%	Low
Crown College Saint Bonifacius, MN	3.22	23%	Low

View all 22 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
Oak Hills Christian College Bemidji, MN	3.07	100%	High
Northwestern Health Sciences University Bloomington, MN	-	100%	High
Bethlehem College & Seminary Minneapolis, Minnesota	-	100%	High

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

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Published: August 19, 2026