Colleges for a 3.2 GPA

What colleges will likely accept a 3.2 grade point average?

Is a 3.2 good?

A 3.2 is higher than the average U.S. high school student GPA of 3.0 and about equal to the average GPA for incoming college students. It indicates that you've done good work and received mostly B's in high school. You likely face some challenge getting into the more selective colleges in the U.S. but are many popular colleges that will accept students with a 3.2. If you can score well on the SAT and ACT, can expand your search beyond the colleges on this list.

What is a 3.2 GPA?

A 3.2 is equal to a 87% on the standard U.S. high school unweighted 4.0 scale. The letter grade equivalent of a 3.2 is a B average.

What colleges can I get into?

Graduating with a high school GPA of 3.2 places you within of the academic range at these colleges. CollegeSimply has analyzed the incoming freshman grade point averages for a large portion of U.S. schools and selected 622 colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 3.2. Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in the 3.2 range plus or minus .3 points. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.

Best ranked colleges for a 3.2 GPA
CollegeAverage GPA
Lafayette College3.46
Trinity University3.5
Union College3.5
Rhode Island School of Design3.5
Muhlenberg College3.29
The College of New Jersey3.29
University at Buffalo3.2
Simmons University3.4
University of the Pacific3.47
Rutgers University New Brunswick3.3
Rutgers University New Brunswick3.3
Providence College3.37
Fairfield University3.36
St Lawrence University3.49
Illinois Wesleyan University3.5
GPA 3.2 Public Private 4 year

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List of 3.2 GPA Colleges

Displaying 622 colleges where your 3.2 GPA is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 1,730 target schools (good chance), 720 reach (harder) schools and 768 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Arizona State University
A
Tempe, AZ
Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

3.42 Average GPA

#1 Best Value in Arizona

  • 51,585enrollment
  • $14,081net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1360SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
Your 3.2 GPA
Admission Chance79%
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University of Kentucky
K
Lexington, KY
University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

3.46 Average GPA

#2 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 29,182enrollment
  • $18,958net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1320SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
Your 3.2 GPA
Admission Chance93%
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
H
Honolulu, HI
University of Hawaii at Manoa

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.46 Average GPA

#1 Best Public Universities in Hawaii

  • 17,710enrollment
  • $15,441net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1270SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
Your 3.2 GPA
Admission Chance43%
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University of Arizona
A
Tucson, AZ
University of Arizona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.42 Average GPA

#1 Best Public Universities in Arizona

  • 44,097enrollment
  • $16,580net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1360SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
Your 3.2 GPA
Admission Chance77%
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Kennesaw State University
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K
Kennesaw, Georgia
Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

16 reviews

3.22 Average GPA

 

  • 24,176enrollment
  • $15,451net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1250SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
Your 3.2 GPA
Admission Chance61%
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Texas State University
T
San Marcos, TX
Texas State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

3.38 Average GPA (estimated)

#7 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 38,644enrollment
  • $13,178net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1180SAT range
  • 19-25ACT range
Your 3.2 GPA
Admission Chance74%
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Texas Tech University
T
Lubbock, TX
Texas Tech University

Public 4 Year

6 reviews

3.49 Average GPA (estimated)

#4 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 38,209enrollment
  • $16,463net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
Your 3.2 GPA
Admission Chance53%
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Georgia State University
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G
Atlanta, GA
Georgia State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

3.34 Average GPA

#4 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 34,316enrollment
  • $14,136net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1250SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
Your 3.2 GPA
Admission Chance69%
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San Jose State University
S
San Jose, CA
San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

3.31 Average GPA

#12 Best Public Universities in California

  • 35,400enrollment
  • $14,471net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1260SAT range
  • 18-27ACT range
Your 3.2 GPA
Admission Chance58%
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California State University Long Beach
C
Long Beach, CA
California State University Long Beach

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

3.5 Average GPA

#11 Best Public Universities in California

  • 37,466enrollment
  • $9,903net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1250SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
Your 3.2 GPA
Admission Chance24%
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The University of Tampa
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T
Tampa, FL
The University of Tampa

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

3.3 Average GPA

#7 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 9,333enrollment
  • $31,278net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1250SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
Your 3.2 GPA
Admission Chance39%
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Temple University
T
Philadelphia, PA
Temple University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

3.41 Average GPA

 

  • 39,740enrollment
  • $23,032net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
Your 3.2 GPA
Admission Chance48%
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University of Delaware
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D
Newark, DE
University of Delaware

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.5 Average GPA

#1 Best Value in Delaware

  • 24,120enrollment
  • $17,539net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1160-1350SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
Your 3.2 GPA
Admission Chance55%
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Florida Atlantic University
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F
Boca Raton, FL
Florida Atlantic University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

3.46 Average GPA

#9 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 29,772enrollment
  • $9,861net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1240SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
Your 3.2 GPA
Admission Chance48%
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San Francisco State University
S
San Francisco, CA
San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.2 Average GPA

#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 29,778enrollment
  • $15,166net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 940-1150SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
Your 3.2 GPA
Admission Chance67%
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Washington State University
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W
Pullman, WA
Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

3.3 Average GPA

#2 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 31,478enrollment
  • $18,002net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1230SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
Your 3.2 GPA
Admission Chance71%
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Savannah College of Art and Design
S
Savannah, GA
Savannah College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

3.46 Average GPA

#11 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 14,086enrollment
  • $44,460net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1050-1240SAT range
  • 21-27ACT range
Your 3.2 GPA
Admission Chance93%
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Florida Gulf Coast University
F
Fort Myers, FL
Florida Gulf Coast University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

3.37 Average GPA

#10 Best Public Universities in Florida

  • 15,031enrollment
  • $11,621net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1210SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
Your 3.2 GPA
Admission Chance58%
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