3.0 GPA Colleges You Can Get Into for 2022

Colleges for a 3.0 GPA

What colleges will likely accept a 3.0 grade point average?

Is a 3.0 good?

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.

What is a 3.0 GPA?

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.

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 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.

Can I raise my 3.0 GPA?

Freshman
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.
Sophomore
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.
Junior
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.

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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.

Albany, NY

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SUNY at Albany

Public 4 Year

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3.3 Average GPA

#9 Best Public Universities in New York

17,688enrollment
$17,486net price
57%acceptance rate
1090-1250SAT range
22-28ACT range

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Colleges for a 3.0 GPA

Is a 3.0 good?

What is a 3.0 GPA?

What colleges can I get into?

Can I raise my 3.0 GPA?

List of 3.0 GPA Colleges

SUNY at Albany

Rutgers University New Brunswick

Rutgers University New Brunswick

Old Dominion University

Clark Atlanta University

Morgan State University

Alabama State University

Sam Houston State University

Morehouse College

Texas Southern University

California State University East Bay

University of West Georgia

Kean University

Virginia State University

Indiana State University

Hampton University

California State University Fresno

Savannah State University