Wisconsin Colleges for a 3.1 GPA

With a 3.1 GPA, you are competitive at 35 four-year colleges in Wisconsin (11 target, 21 reach, 3 safety). A 3.1 is typically a B (~85%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Wisconsin 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
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI	3.16	91%	Medium
University of Wisconsin Whitewater Whitewater, WI	3.3	86%	Medium
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI	3.24	87%	Medium
University of Wisconsin Green Bay Green Bay, WI	3.16	89%	Medium
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI	3.27	92%	Medium
Lakeland University Plymouth, WI	3.0	86%	Medium
Alverno College Milwaukee, WI	3.27	86%	Medium
Marian University Fond Du Lac, WI	3.16	75%	Medium
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI	3.08	61%	Medium
Northland College Ashland, WI	3.3	75%	Medium
Mount Mary University Milwaukee, WI	3.13	62%	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
Marquette University Milwaukee, WI	3.56	81%	Low
Carthage College Kenosha, WI	3.36	87%	Low
Milwaukee School of Engineering Milwaukee, WI	3.65	59%	Low
University of Wisconsin Platteville Platteville, WI	3.39	89%	Low
University of Wisconsin La Crosse La Crosse, WI	3.6	76%	Low
University of Wisconsin Eau Claire Eau Claire, WI	3.59	82%	Low
Beloit College Beloit, WI	3.33	63%	Low
Carroll University Waukesha, WI	3.39	67%	Low
University of Wisconsin Stout Menomonie, WI	3.35	88%	Low
Concordia University Wisconsin Mequon, WI	3.52	78%	Low
Lawrence University Appleton, WI	3.52	64%	Low
University of Wisconsin Parkside Kenosha, WI	3.31	75%	Low

View all 21 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
Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI	-	100%	High
College of Menominee Nation Keshena, WI	-	100%	High
Ottawa University Milwaukee Brookfield, WI	-	100%	High

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

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Published: August 19, 2026