What colleges will accept a 3.1 grade point average?
Graduating with a high school GPA of 3.1 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 413 colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 3.1. Below are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in the 3.1 range plus or minus .2 grade points (3.3 to 2.9). Scroll down further to sort and filter the full list and see your admission chances at each school.
A 3.1 is slightly higher than the average U.S. high school student's GPA of 3.0, and about equal to the average GPA for incoming college students. It indicates that you've done good work and received solid B's in high school. You will face a challenge being accepted at the more selective colleges in the U.S. but are many popular colleges recruiting students with a 3.1. If you score well on the SAT and ACT tests, can expand your search beyond the colleges on this list.
A 3.1 is equal to a 85% on the standard U.S. high school unweighted 4.0 scale. The letter grade equivalent of a 3.1 is a B average.
413 results nationwide
Displaying 413 colleges where your 3.1 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 984 target schools (good chance), 2,139 reach (harder) schools and 1,275 safety (easier) schools you can consider.
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3.3 Average GPA
#9 Best Public Universities in New York
Applications Due Mar 1
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4 reviews
3.3 Estimated Average GPA
#23 Best Public Universities in America
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4 reviews
3.3 Estimated Average GPA
#23 Best Public Universities in America
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3.3 Average GPA
#10 Best Public Universities in Virginia
Applications Due Apr 15
Private 4 Year
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3.28 Average GPA
#15 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
2.95 Average GPA
#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama
Applications Due Mar 1
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
3.25 Estimated Average GPA
#15 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due Aug 1
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
3.0 Average GPA
#25 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due Apr 30
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0 reviews
3.2 Average GPA
Applications Due Mar 31
Public 4 Year
6 reviews
3.2 Average GPA
#10 Best Public Universities in New Jersey
Applications Due May 31
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
3.29 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
1 reviews
3.3 Average GPA
#9 Best Public Universities in New Jersey
Applications Due Jul 31
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
3.26 Average GPA
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7 reviews
3.26 Estimated Average GPA
#16 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due Jun 1
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
3.3 Average GPA
#5 Best Public Universities in Illinois
Applications Due May 1