Illinois Colleges for a 3.0 GPA

With a 3.0 GPA, you are competitive at 47 four-year colleges in Illinois (9 target, 29 reach, 9 safety). A 3.0 is typically a B (~83%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Illinois for a 3.0 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 3.0 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Chicago, IL

 3.18 43% Medium

Chicago, IL

 3.1 75% Medium

Chicago, IL

 3.13 97% Medium

Chicago, IL

 3.14 69% Medium

River Forest, IL

 3.18 93% Medium

Elgin, IL

 3.16 48% Medium

Chicago, IL

 2.8 95% Medium

Peoria, IL

 2.95 39% Medium

Chicago, IL

 3.1 89% 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

Chicago, IL

 3.41 77% Low

Normal, IL

 3.41 88% Low

Dekalb, IL

 3.3 70% Low

Carbondale, IL

 3.24 87% Low

Chicago, IL

 3.41 89% Low

Romeoville, IL

 3.6 71% Low

Aurora, IL

 3.56 81% Low

Edwardsville, IL

 3.54 97% Low

Elmhurst, IL

 3.59 74% Low

Macomb, IL

 3.45 71% Low

Naperville, IL

 3.6 77% Low

Charleston, IL

 3.39 65% Low
View all 29 reach colleges

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 3.0; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Deerfield, IL

 3.26 100% High

Chicago, IL

 - 100% High

Chicago, IL

 2.67 100% High

Rock Island, IL

 3.42 100% High

Chicago, IL

 - 100% High

Chicago, IL

 - 100% High

Chicago, Illinois

 - 100% High

Elsah, Illinois

 3.34 100% High

Chicago, IL

 - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 3.0 GPA in Illinois

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Published: August 19, 2026