Iowa Colleges for a 3.2 GPA

With a 3.2 GPA, you are competitive at 29 four-year colleges in Iowa (7 target, 16 reach, 6 safety). A 3.2 is typically a B+ (~86%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Iowa for a 3.2 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 3.2 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Dubuque, IA

 3.24 89% Medium

Davenport, IA

 3.39 77% Medium

Des Moines, IA

 3.3 99% Medium

Fayette, IA

 3.34 96% Medium

Dubuque, IA

 3.36 72% Medium

Oskaloosa, IA

 3.0 52% Medium

Lamoni, IA

 3.22 81% 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

Ames, IA

 3.7 89% Low

Des Moines, IA

 3.7 64% Low

Mount Vernon, IA

 3.53 80% Low

Orange City, IA

 3.57 80% Low

Cedar Falls, IA

 3.61 93% Low

Cedar Rapids, IA

 3.74 64% Low

Waverly, IA

 3.48 76% Low

Decorah, IA

 3.65 72% Low

Pella, IA

 3.52 86% Low

Sioux City, IA

 3.42 71% Low

Cedar Rapids, IA

 3.5 83% Low

Storm Lake, IA

 3.49 78% Low
View all 16 reach colleges

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 3.2; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Dubuque, IA

 3.48 100% High

Davenport, IA

 - 100% High

Sioux City, IA

 3.21 100% High

Des Moines, IA

 3.12 100% High

Waterloo, IA

 - 100% High

Epworth, IA

 - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 3.2 GPA in Iowa

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Published: August 19, 2026