The Best Colleges for a 3.0 GPA

What colleges will likely accept a 3.0 grade point average?

A high school GPA of 3.0 or B average likely places you in the middle of the academic range at these schools. CollegeSimply has parsed the reported incoming freshman grade point averages for a large portion of U.S. schools and selected 583 target colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 3.0. These colleges are ranked by their position on the CollegeSimply best colleges ranking. This list is intended as a guide of schools to filter further and a recommendation of colleges which have historically accepted students in the 3.0 range.

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Displaying 583 target schools where your GPA is within the typical range of past accepted applicants. You have a competitive chance at being accepted but admission is not a sure thing. Hint: You also have 568 reach schools and 72 safety schools you can consider.

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The College of New Jersey

Ewing, NJ • Public 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 1160/1350

ACT Range 25/30

Average HS GPA 3.29*

Students: 7,686

Tuition:$16,551

Admissions Standards Very High Standards
Your 3.0 GPA Avg -

Acceptance Rate 50%

Estimated Admission Chance 34%
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Rutgers University New Brunswick

New Brunswick, NJ • Public 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 1190/1410

ACT Range 25/31

Average HS GPA 3.3*

Students: 50,254

Tuition:$14,974

Admissions Standards Very High Standards
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Acceptance Rate 60%

Estimated Admission Chance 43%
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Muhlenberg College

Allentown, PA • Private 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 1170/1360

ACT Range 26/30

Average HS GPA 3.29

Students: 2,340

Tuition:$52,595

Admissions Standards Very High Standards
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Acceptance Rate 62%

Estimated Admission Chance 45%
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University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY • Public 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 1160/1330

ACT Range 24/29

Average HS GPA 3.2

Students: 31,503

Tuition:$10,099

Admissions Standards Very High Standards
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Acceptance Rate 56%

Estimated Admission Chance 44%
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Moore College of Art and Design

Philadelphia, PA • Private 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 1090/1270

ACT Range 22/31

Average HS GPA 3.26*

Students: 397

Tuition:$41,424

Admissions Standards Difficult Requirements
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Acceptance Rate 52%

Estimated Admission Chance 37%
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The University of Tampa

Tampa, FL • Private 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 1090/1250

ACT Range 22/27

Average HS GPA 3.3

Students: 9,333

Tuition:$29,208

Admissions Standards Challenging Requirements
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Acceptance Rate 49%

Estimated Admission Chance 32%
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Saint Anselm College

Manchester, NH • Private 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 1120/1310

ACT Range 24/29

Average HS GPA 3.22

Students: 2,024

Tuition:$41,200

Admissions Standards Difficult Requirements
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Acceptance Rate 77%

Estimated Admission Chance 67%
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Maine Maritime Academy

Castine, ME • Public 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 1000/1180

ACT Range 21/27

Average HS GPA 3.26*

Students: 997

Tuition:$13,478

Admissions Standards Average Requirements
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Acceptance Rate 55%

Estimated Admission Chance 40%
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Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, NJ • Public 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 1050/1240

ACT Range 21/26

Average HS GPA 3.27

Students: 6,174

Tuition:$14,374

Admissions Standards Challenging Requirements
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Acceptance Rate 63%

Estimated Admission Chance 47%
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College for Creative Studies

Detroit, MI • Private 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 960/1190

ACT Range 21/27

Average HS GPA 3.16

Students: 1,485

Tuition:$44,110

Admissions Standards Average Requirements
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Acceptance Rate 42%

Estimated Admission Chance 33%
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