3.1 GPA Colleges You Can Get Into for 2023

Colleges for a 3.1 GPA

What colleges will accept a 3.1 grade point average?

What colleges can I get into?

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.

Is a 3.1 good in high 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.

Can I raise my 3.1 GPA?

High School Freshmen
If you completed freshman year with a 3.1, 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 3.74 - 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 3.39.
High School Sophomores
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 3.1 you are on the path to be able to apply to and get into many colleges. If you finish sophomore year with a 3.1, the maximum unweighted GPA you can achieve by the end of first semester senior year is 3.49. 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 3.27.
High School Juniors
After junior year, you only have one semester to possibly raise your grades before most college applications are due by January. A 3.1 will allow you to get into many colleges. The highest unweighted GPA you can achieve by the end of first semester senior year is 3.23. If you can raise your next semester's GPA to a 3.5, you can get you total GPA up to a 3.16 to report to colleges.

What is a 3.1 GPA?

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.

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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.

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

17,075enrollment
$17,486net price
68%acceptance rate
1090-1280SAT range
22-29ACT range

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Colleges for a 3.1 GPA

What colleges can I get into?

Is a 3.1 good in high school?

Can I raise my 3.1 GPA?

What is a 3.1 GPA?

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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

Texas Southern University

California State University East Bay

Kean University

Indiana State University

Hampton University

California State University Fresno

Montclair State University

Culinary Institute of America

Stephen F Austin State University

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