Colleges for a 3.4 GPA

What colleges will likely accept a 3.4 grade point average?

Is a 3.4 good?

A 3.4 is above the average U.S. high school GPA of 3.0 and higher than the average college-bound high school student's GPA. There are many large, popular four-year colleges looking for students like you. If you can score well on the SAT and ACT, you'll have a solid chance at many of these schools.

What is a 3.4 GPA?

A 3.4 is equal to a 89% on the standard U.S. high school unweighted 4.0 scale. The letter grade equivalent of a 3.4 is a B+ average.

What colleges can I get into?

Graduating with a high school GPA of 3.4 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 743 colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 3.4. Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in the 3.4 range plus or minus .3 points. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.

Best ranked colleges for a 3.4 GPA
CollegeAverage GPA
Colgate University3.64
New York University3.6
Carnegie Mellon University3.69
Santa Clara University3.66
Yeshiva University3.51
Lafayette College3.46
Trinity University3.5
Bucknell University3.54
Boston University3.59
Occidental College3.6
Union College3.5
Texas Christian University3.68
Rhode Island School of Design3.5
University of Denver3.67
Babson College3.6
GPA 3.4 Public Private 4 year

743 results found

List of 3.4 GPA Colleges

Displaying 743 colleges where your 3.4 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 1,926 target schools (good chance), 346 reach (harder) schools and 952 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

George Mason University
G
Fairfax, VA
George Mason University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

3.66 Average GPA

#5 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 37,316enrollment
  • $20,157net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance78%
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James Madison University
J
Harrisonburg, VA
James Madison University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

3.57 Average GPA (estimated)

#6 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 21,751enrollment
  • $18,708net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1290SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance69%
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Old Dominion University
O
Norfolk, VA
Old Dominion University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.26 Average GPA

#11 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 24,176enrollment
  • $16,681net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • 980-1180SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance92%
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Virginia Commonwealth University
V
Richmond, VA
Virginia Commonwealth University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.58 Average GPA

#9 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 30,697enrollment
  • $20,968net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1260SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance81%
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Liberty University
L
Lynchburg, VA
Liberty University

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

3.37 Average GPA

#13 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 79,152enrollment
  • $28,181net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1260SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance53%
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Hampton University
H
Hampton, VA
Hampton University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

3.3 Average GPA

 

  • 4,321enrollment
  • $27,441net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance42%
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Radford University
R
Radford, VA
Radford University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

3.15 Average GPA

 

  • 9,335enrollment
  • $14,981net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance84%
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Penn State Main Campus
P
University Park, PA
Penn State Main Campus

Public 4 Year

10 reviews

3.59 Average GPA

#2 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 46,810enrollment
  • $24,724net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1310SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance67%
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Howard University
H
Washington, DC
Howard University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

3.54 Average GPA (estimated)

#2 Best Value Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 9,139enrollment
  • $21,428net price
  • 36%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1280SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance29%
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Carnegie Mellon University
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C
Pittsburgh, PA
Carnegie Mellon University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

3.69 Average GPA

#5 Best Private Colleges in Pennsylvania

  • 14,029enrollment
  • $30,618net price
  • 15%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance8%
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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 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance59%
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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 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance85%
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New York University
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N
New York, NY
New York University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

3.6 Average GPA

#6 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 51,847enrollment
  • $37,739net price
  • 16%acceptance rate
  • 1350-1530SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance11%
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Michigan State University
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S
East Lansing, MI
Michigan State University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

3.62 Average GPA

#2 Best Colleges in Michigan

  • 50,351enrollment
  • $16,579net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance59%
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The University of Alabama
A
Tuscaloosa, AL
The University of Alabama

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

3.6 Average GPA

#2 Best Value Colleges in Alabama

  • 38,390enrollment
  • $20,623net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1080-1340SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance75%
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San Diego State University
S
San Diego, CA
San Diego State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

3.6 Average GPA

#10 Best Public Universities in California

  • 35,303enrollment
  • $14,499net price
  • 34%acceptance rate
  • 1110-1320SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance24%
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Boston University
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B
Boston, MA
Boston University

Private 4 Year

6 reviews

3.59 Average GPA

#8 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 34,657enrollment
  • $29,479net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1340-1510SAT range
  • 30-34ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance13%
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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 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance95%
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