Minnesota Colleges for a 3.1 GPA

With a 3.1 GPA, you are competitive at 31 four-year colleges in Minnesota (7 target, 20 reach, 4 safety). A 3.1 is typically a B (~85%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Minnesota 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

Minneapolis, MN

 3.27 82% Medium

Bemidji, MN

 3.26 56% Medium

Saint Bonifacius, MN

 3.22 23% Medium

Minneapolis, MN

 3.29 48% Medium

Saint Paul, MN

 3.14 79% Medium

Marshall, MN

 3.21 62% Medium

Crookston, MN

 3.28 88% 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

Duluth, MN

 3.51 89% Low

Saint Cloud, MN

 3.4 95% Low

Northfield, MN

 3.68 48% Low

Saint Paul, MN

 3.63 85% Low

Mankato, MN

 3.37 88% Low

Saint Paul, MN

 3.48 88% Low

Winona, MN

 3.44 75% Low

Morris, MN

 3.54 75% Low

Saint Peter, MN

 3.69 61% Low

Collegeville, MN

 3.51 91% Low

Saint Paul, MN

 3.62 92% Low

Saint Paul, MN

 3.6 88% Low
View all 20 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

Minneapolis, MN

 2.83 99% High

Bemidji, MN

 3.07 100% High

Bloomington, MN

 - 100% High

Minneapolis, Minnesota

 - 100% High

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

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Published: August 19, 2026