Georgia Colleges for a 3.1 GPA

With a 3.1 GPA, you are competitive at 39 four-year colleges in Georgia (12 target, 16 reach, 11 safety). A 3.1 is typically a B (~85%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Georgia 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
Clark Atlanta University Atlanta, GA	3.28	64%	Medium
Valdosta State University Valdosta, GA	3.23	72%	Medium
Columbus State University Columbus, GA	3.07	99%	Medium
Clayton State University Morrow, GA	3.0	68%	Medium
College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick, GA	3.1	98%	Medium
Reinhardt University Waleska, GA	3.25	62%	Medium
Life University Marietta, GA	3.11	93%	Medium
Young Harris College Young Harris, GA	3.15	63%	Medium
Georgia Southwestern State University Americus, GA	3.17	75%	Medium
Brewton Parker College Mount Vernon, GA	3.0	96%	Medium
Shorter University Rome, GA	3.25	96%	Medium
Wesleyan College Macon, GA	3.28	59%	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
Georgia State University Atlanta, GA	3.54	55%	Low
Savannah College of Art and Design Savannah, GA	3.56	83%	Low
Georgia Southern University Statesboro, GA	3.36	88%	Low
Morehouse College Atlanta, GA	3.48	44%	Low
University of West Georgia Carrollton, GA	3.31	52%	Low
Georgia College & State University Milledgeville, GA	3.53	78%	Low
Piedmont University Demorest, GA	3.54	93%	Low
Point University West Point, GA	3.41	44%	Low
LaGrange College Lagrange, GA	3.49	62%	Low
Covenant College Lookout Mountain, GA	3.7	87%	Low
Toccoa Falls College Toccoa Falls, GA	3.5	66%	Low
Truett McConnell University Cleveland, GA	3.49	78%	Low

View all 16 reach colleges

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
Savannah State University Savannah, GA	2.77	100%	High
Albany State University Albany, GA	2.77	100%	High
Georgia Gwinnett College Lawrenceville, GA	2.88	95%	High
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College Tifton, GA	2.85	76%	High
Dalton State College Dalton, GA	3.1	100%	High
Paine College Augusta, GA	2.81	95%	High
Beulah Heights University Atlanta, GA	3.0	100%	High
Middle Georgia State University Macon, GA	2.9	100%	High
South Georgia State College Douglas, GA	-	100%	High
Georgia Military College Milledgeville, GA	-	100%	High
Reformed University Lawrenceville, Georgia	-	100%	High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 3.1 GPA in Georgia

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Published: August 19, 2026