South Carolina Colleges for a 3 GPA

With a 3 GPA, you are competitive at 15 four-year colleges in South Carolina (3 target, 8 reach, 4 safety). A 3 is typically a B (~83%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in South 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

Orangeburg, SC

 3.17 83% Medium

Aiken, SC

 3.19 79% Medium

Hartsville, SC

 3.1 94% 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

Charleston, SC

 3.24 96% Low

Clinton, SC

 3.6 68% Low

Orangeburg, SC

 3.28 65% Low

Columbia, SC

 3.56 94% Low

Newberry, SC

 3.58 90% Low

Gaffney, SC

 3.42 97% Low

Columbia, SC

 3.5 94% Low

Due West, SC

 3.26 63% 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

Spartanburg, SC

 2.53 67% High

Sumter, SC

 2.57 100% High

Denmark, SC

 2.0 100% High

Central, SC

 4.0 100% High

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

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Published: August 19, 2026