What colleges will likely accept a 3.0 grade point average?
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.
A 3.0 is equal to a 85% on the standard U.S. high school unweighted 4.0 scale. The letter grade equivalent of a 3.0 is a B average.
Graduating with a high school GPA of 3.0 places you within of the academic range at colleges like SUNY at Albany, Rutgers University New Brunswick and Rutgers University New Brunswick. CollegeSimply has analyzed the incoming freshman grade point averages for a large portion of U.S. schools and selected 209 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 .3 grade points. Scroll down further to sort and filter the full list and see your admission chances at each school.
209 results nationwide
Displaying 209 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 814 target schools (good chance), 1,344 reach (harder) schools and 752 safety (easier) schools you can consider.
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
3.3 Average GPA
#9 Best Public Universities in New York
Applications Due Mar 1
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
3.3 Estimated Average GPA
#22 Best Public Universities in America
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
3.3 Estimated Average GPA
#22 Best Public Universities in America
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
3.3 Average GPA
#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia
Applications Due Apr 15
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
3.2 Average GPA
#12 Best Private Colleges in Georgia
Applications Due May 1
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
3.1 Average GPA
#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland
Applications Due Nov 1
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
3.09 Average GPA
#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama
Applications Due Mar 1
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
3.25 Estimated Average GPA
#16 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due Aug 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
3.21 Estimated Average GPA
Applications Due Feb 15
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
3.11 Average GPA
#25 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due Apr 30
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
3.2 Average GPA
Applications Due Mar 31
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
3.22 Average Weighted GPA
#7 Best Public Universities in Georgia
Applications Due Jul 15
Public 4 Year
6 reviews
3.2 Average GPA
#9 Best Public Universities in New Jersey
Applications Due May 31
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
2.85 Average GPA
#12 Best Public Universities in Virginia
Applications Due May 1
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
3.27 Average GPA
Applications Due Jun 15
Private 4 Year
5 reviews
3.3 Average GPA
Applications Due Mar 1
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
3.12 Estimated Average GPA
#24 Best Public Universities in California
Applications Due Apr 1
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
2.77 Average GPA
#11 Best Public Universities in Georgia
Applications Due Jul 15