Missouri Colleges for a 3.2 GPA

With a 3.2 GPA, you are competitive at 44 four-year colleges in Missouri (13 target, 19 reach, 12 safety). A 3.2 is typically a B+ (~86%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Missouri 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
Stephens College Columbia, MO	3.27	77%	Medium
Avila University Kansas City, MO	3.24	88%	Medium
Kansas City Art Institute Kansas City, MO	3.32	55%	Medium
Evangel University Springfield, MO	3.3	72%	Medium
Culver Stockton College Canton, MO	3.37	99%	Medium
Missouri Valley College Marshall, MO	3.04	69%	Medium
Cottey College Nevada, MO	3.39	69%	Medium
Missouri Baptist University Saint Louis, MO	3.4	69%	Medium
William Woods University Fulton, MO	3.4	71%	Medium
Ozark Christian College Joplin, MO	3.32	94%	Medium
Calvary University Kansas City, MO	3.37	72%	Medium
Conception Seminary College Conception, MO	3.32	32%	Medium

View all 13 target colleges

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
University of Missouri Columbia Columbia, MO	3.61	78%	Low
Missouri State University Springfield Springfield, MO	3.73	91%	Low
Lindenwood University Saint Charles, MO	3.42	57%	Low
Northwest Missouri State University Maryville, MO	3.45	86%	Low
Drury University Springfield, MO	3.79	58%	Low
Rockhurst University Kansas City, MO	3.62	70%	Low
Webster University Saint Louis, MO	3.64	86%	Low
College of the Ozarks Point Lookout, MO	3.71	12%	Low
Maryville University of Saint Louis Saint Louis, MO	3.58	95%	Low
University of Missouri Kansas City Kansas City, MO	3.54	72%	Low
University of Missouri St Louis Saint Louis, MO	3.5	63%	Low
Southeast Missouri State University Cape Girardeau, MO	3.53	74%	Low

View all 19 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
Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO	2.75	100%	High
Harris Stowe State University Saint Louis, MO	3.04	100%	High
Columbia College Columbia, MO	3.59	100%	High
Missouri Western State University Saint Joseph, MO	3.25	100%	High
Park University Parkville, MO	-	100%	High
Fontbonne University Saint Louis, MO	3.3	100%	High
Ranken Technical College Saint Louis, MO	-	100%	High
Central Christian College of the Bible Moberly, MO	3.01	100%	High
Mission University Springfield, MO	-	100%	High
Cox College Springfield, MO	-	100%	High
Kenrick Glennon Seminary Saint Louis, MO	-	100%	High
City Vision University Kansas City, MO	-	100%	High

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

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Published: August 19, 2026