North Carolina Colleges for a 3 GPA

With a 3 GPA, you are competitive at 42 four-year colleges in North Carolina (12 target, 22 reach, 8 safety). A 3 is typically a B (~83%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in North Carolina 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
Winston Salem State University Winston-Salem, NC	3.01	78%	Medium
Fayetteville State University Fayetteville, NC	3.11	82%	Medium
Elizabeth City State University Elizabeth City, NC	3.16	64%	Medium
Guilford College Greensboro, NC	3.14	80%	Medium
Chowan University Murfreesboro, NC	2.89	69%	Medium
Brevard College Brevard, NC	3.07	42%	Medium
Pfeiffer University Misenheimer, NC	3.18	96%	Medium
Montreat College Montreat, NC	3.07	69%	Medium
University of Mount Olive Mount Olive, NC	2.85	76%	Medium
North Carolina Wesleyan University Rocky Mount, NC	3.2	80%	Medium
Mid Atlantic Christian University Elizabeth City, NC	3.09	62%	Medium
Carolina University Winston-Salem, North Carolina	3.0	40%	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
East Carolina University Greenville, NC	3.33	89%	Low
University of North Carolina at Charlotte Charlotte, NC	3.57	80%	Low
Western Carolina University Cullowhee, NC	3.44	82%	Low
University of North Carolina Wilmington Wilmington, NC	3.56	64%	Low
Wingate University Wingate, NC	3.33	91%	Low
North Carolina Central University Durham, NC	3.27	87%	Low
Campbell University Buies Creek, NC	3.52	87%	Low
University of North Carolina at Greensboro Greensboro, NC	3.59	89%	Low
Queens University of Charlotte Charlotte, NC	3.41	62%	Low
University of North Carolina Asheville Asheville, NC	3.49	92%	Low
Lenoir Rhyne University Hickory, NC	3.41	85%	Low
University of North Carolina at Pembroke Pembroke, NC	3.44	93%	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
Shaw University Raleigh, NC	2.6	80%	High
St. Andrews University Laurinburg, NC	3.13	100%	High
Carolina Christian College Winston Salem, NC	2.6	100%	High
Carolina College of Biblical Studies Fayetteville, NC	-	100%	High
Shepherds Theological Seminary Cary, NC	-	100%	High
Heritage Bible College Dunn, NC	2.85	100%	High
Charlotte Christian College and Theological Seminary Charlotte, NC	-	100%	High
Southeastern Free Will Baptist Bible College Wendell, North Carolina	-	100%	High

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

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Published: August 19, 2026