Virginia Colleges for a 3.3 GPA

With a 3.3 GPA, you are competitive at 42 four-year colleges in Virginia (11 target, 22 reach, 9 safety). A 3.3 is typically a B+ (~87%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Virginia for a 3.3 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 3.3 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Norfolk, VA

 3.3 90% Medium

Hampton, VA

 3.3 62% Medium

Radford, VA

 3.31 90% Medium

Arlington, VA

 3.38 93% Medium

Ferrum, VA

 3.14 89% Medium

Buena Vista, VA

 3.19 96% Medium

Virginia Beach, VA

 3.34 38% Medium

Virginia Beach, VA

 3.39 73% Medium

Emory, VA

 3.5 84% Medium

Bluefield, VA

 3.31 59% Medium

Lynchburg, VA

 3.35 94% 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

Charlottesville, VA

 3.85 17% Low

Fairfax, VA

 3.68 87% Low

Harrisonburg, VA

 3.57 72% Low

Williamsburg, VA

 3.85 34% Low

Richmond, VA

 3.75 93% Low

Lynchburg, VA

 3.56 99% Low

University of Richmond, VA

 3.71 22% Low

Newport News, VA

 3.79 86% Low

Lexington, VA

 3.87 14% Low

Lexington, VA

 3.65 71% Low

Fredericksburg, VA

 3.71 80% Low

Farmville, VA

 3.59 90% Low
View all 22 reach colleges

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 3.3; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Petersburg, VA

 2.85 89% High

Norfolk, VA

 2.9 88% High

Richmond, VA

 2.71 98% High

Staunton, VA

 3.57 100% High

Harrisonburg, VA

 3.7 100% High

Gainesville, VA

 - 100% High

Lynchburg, VA

 2.1 100% High

Richmond, VA

 - 100% High

Lynchburg, VA

 - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 3.3 GPA in Virginia

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Published: August 19, 2026