Alabama Colleges for a 3.1 GPA

With a 3.1 GPA, you are competitive at 23 four-year colleges in Alabama (8 target, 9 reach, 6 safety). A 3.1 is typically a B (~85%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Alabama for a 3.1 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 3.1 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Montgomery, AL

 2.95 98% Medium

Tuskegee, AL

 3.1 49% Medium

Normal, AL

 3.02 58% Medium

Huntsville, AL

 2.99 45% Medium

Livingston, AL

 3.16 43% Medium

Mobile, AL

 3.3 78% Medium

Tuscaloosa, AL

 2.9 62% Medium

Florence, AL

 3.1 90% 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

Jacksonville, AL

 3.43 78% Low

Mobile, AL

 3.69 71% Low

Troy, AL

 3.5 96% Low

Mobile, AL

 3.5 77% Low

Montevallo, AL

 3.66 54% Low

Montgomery, AL

 3.4 92% Low

Florence, AL

 3.6 87% Low

Montgomery, AL

 3.43 69% Low

Montgomery, AL

 3.36 73% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 3.1; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Fairfield, AL

 2.5 100% High

Talladega, AL

 2.4 85% High

Montgomery, AL

 - 100% High

Selma, AL

 2.15 100% High

Huntsville, AL

 - 100% High

Athens, AL

 - 100% High

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Published: August 19, 2026