3.0 GPA Colleges You Can Get Into for 2023

Colleges for a 3.0 GPA

What colleges will accept a 3.0 grade point average?

What colleges can I get into?

Graduating with a high school GPA of 3.0 places you within of the academic range at colleges like Morgan State University, Alabama State University and Texas Southern University. CollegeSimply has analyzed the incoming freshman grade point averages for a large portion of U.S. schools and selected 264 colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 3.0. Below are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in the 3.0 range plus or minus .2 grade points (3.2 to 2.8). Scroll down further to sort and filter the full list and see your admission chances at each school.

Is a 3.0 good in high school?

A 3.0 is equal to the average U.S. high school GPA but still a bit short of the average GPA for college-bound students of approximately 3.15. There are many four-year colleges to choose from where a 3.0 GPA is well within the typical GPA range of accepted students and you will find yourself a competitive applicant.

Can I raise my 3.0 GPA?

High School Freshmen
If you completed freshman year with a 3.0, you have plenty of time to change your GPA. The maximum unweighted GPA you can achieve by the end of first semester senior year when you need to apply to colleges is a 3.71 - if you get straight A's from here on out. If you can get more A's and B+'s and score a 3.5 in upcoming years, you can raise your GPA to a 3.36.
High School Sophomores
By the end of sophomore year, more than half of the grades you will report on your college application are set in stone. With a 3.0 you are on the path to be able to apply to and get into many colleges. If you finish sophomore year with a 3.0, the maximum unweighted GPA you can achieve by the end of first semester senior year is 3.43. This is only possible if you get straight A's. If you can raise future semester GPA's to a 3.5, you can raise your total GPA to a 3.21.
High School Juniors
After junior year, you only have one semester to possibly raise your grades before most college applications are due by January. A 3.0 will allow you to get into many colleges. The highest unweighted GPA you can achieve by the end of first semester senior year is 3.14. If you can raise your next semester's GPA to a 3.5, you can get you total GPA up to a 3.07 to report to colleges.

What is a 3.0 GPA?

A 3.0 is equal to a 83% on the standard U.S. high school unweighted 4.0 scale. The letter grade equivalent of a 3.0 is a B average.

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Displaying 264 colleges where your 3.0 GPA is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 609 target schools (good chance), 2,103 reach (harder) schools and 1,224 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

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Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

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3.1 Average GPA

#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland

8,469enrollment
$16,651net price
87%acceptance rate
850-1090SAT range
16-20ACT range

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Colleges for a 3.0 GPA

What colleges can I get into?

Is a 3.0 good in high school?

Can I raise my 3.0 GPA?

What is a 3.0 GPA?

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Morgan State University

Alabama State University

Texas Southern University

California State University East Bay

Kean University

Virginia State University

California State University Fresno

Winston Salem State University

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

Georgia Gwinnett College

Tuskegee University

CUNY Queens College

Concordia University Ann Arbor

Dean College

Alabama A & M University

Columbus State University

Norfolk State University

Fort Valley State University