Washington Colleges for a 3.1 GPA

With a 3.1 GPA, you are competitive at 29 four-year colleges in Washington (3 target, 11 reach, 15 safety). A 3.1 is typically a B (~85%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Washington 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
Central Washington University Ellensburg, WA	3.08	91%	Medium
Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA	3.29	91%	Medium
The Evergreen State College Olympia, WA	3.12	96%	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
Washington State University Pullman, WA	3.5	87%	Low
Western Washington University Bellingham, WA	3.46	93%	Low
Seattle University Seattle, WA	3.62	77%	Low
Gonzaga University Spokane, WA	3.67	82%	Low
Seattle Pacific University Seattle, WA	3.53	83%	Low
University of Washington Tacoma Campus Tacoma, WA	3.41	83%	Low
Whitman College Walla Walla, WA	3.68	38%	Low
University of Puget Sound Tacoma, WA	3.56	72%	Low
Northwest University Kirkland, WA	3.41	83%	Low
University of Washington Bothell Campus Bothell, WA	3.52	91%	Low
Saint Martin's University Lacey, WA	3.46	90%	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
Bellevue College Bellevue, WA	-	100%	High
Walla Walla University College Place, WA	3.57	100%	High
Lake Washington Institute of Technology Kirkland, WA	-	100%	High
Antioch University Seattle Seattle, WA	-	100%	High
City University of Seattle Seattle, WA	-	100%	High
Olympic College Bremerton, WA	-	100%	High
Seattle Central College Seattle, WA	-	100%	High
Columbia Basin College Pasco, WA	-	100%	High
South Seattle College Seattle, WA	-	100%	High
Peninsula College Port Angeles, WA	-	100%	High
Heritage University Toppenish, WA	3.02	100%	High
Faith International University Tacoma, WA	-	100%	High

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Published: August 19, 2026