Mississippi Colleges for a 3 GPA

With a 3 GPA, you are competitive at 14 four-year colleges in Mississippi (4 target, 8 reach, 2 safety). A 3 is typically a B (~83%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Mississippi 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
Jackson State University Jackson, MS	3.1	93%	Medium
Alcorn State University Alcorn State, MS	3.2	45%	Medium
Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS	2.9	92%	Medium
Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS	2.8	60%	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
Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS	3.58	78%	Low
University of Mississippi University, MS	3.6	97%	Low
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS	3.5	99%	Low
Mississippi College Clinton, MS	3.56	29%	Low
Belhaven University Jackson, MS	3.5	50%	Low
William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS	3.46	60%	Low
Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS	3.52	89%	Low
Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS	3.49	90%	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
Delta State University Cleveland, MS	3.37	100%	High
Southeastern Baptist College Laurel, MS	-	100%	High

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

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Published: August 19, 2026