Virginia Colleges for a 3.1 GPA

With a 3.1 GPA, you are competitive at 34 four-year colleges in Virginia (6 target, 20 reach, 8 safety). A 3.1 is typically a B (~85%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Virginia 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

Norfolk, VA

 3.3 90% Medium

Hampton, VA

 3.3 62% Medium

Norfolk, VA

 2.9 88% Medium

Ferrum, VA

 3.14 89% Medium

Buena Vista, VA

 3.19 96% Medium

Danville, VA

 3.07 57% 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

Fairfax, VA

 3.68 87% Low

Harrisonburg, VA

 3.57 72% Low

Lynchburg, VA

 3.56 99% Low

Radford, VA

 3.31 90% Low

Lexington, VA

 3.65 71% Low

Farmville, VA

 3.59 90% Low

Salem, VA

 3.56 83% Low

Arlington, VA

 3.38 93% Low

Winchester, VA

 3.7 77% Low

Lynchburg, VA

 3.53 43% Low

Bridgewater, VA

 3.61 92% Low

Virginia Beach, VA

 3.34 38% Low
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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

Petersburg, VA

 2.85 89% High

Richmond, VA

 2.71 98% High

Staunton, VA

 3.57 100% High

Harrisonburg, VA

 3.7 100% High

Gainesville, VA

 - 100% High

Lynchburg, VA

 2.1 100% High

Richmond, VA

 - 100% High

Lynchburg, VA

 - 100% High

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

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Published: August 19, 2026