Colleges for a 3.4 GPA

What colleges will accept a 3.4 grade point average?

What colleges can I get into?

Graduating with a high school GPA of 3.4 places you within of the academic range at colleges like University of Miami, Arizona State University and University of Kentucky. CollegeSimply has analyzed the incoming freshman grade point averages for a large portion of U.S. schools and selected 801 colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 3.4. Below are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in the 3.4 range plus or minus .2 grade points (3.6 to 3.2). Scroll down further to sort and filter the full list and see your admission chances at each school.

Is a 3.4 good in high school?

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.

Can I raise my 3.4 GPA?

  • High School Freshmen
    If you completed freshman year with a 3.4, you have plenty of time to change your GPA. The maximum unweighted GPA you can achieve by the end of first semester senior year when you need to apply to colleges is a 3.83 - if you get straight A's from here on out. If you can get more A's and B+'s and score a 3.5 in upcoming years, you can raise your GPA to a 3.47.
  • High School Sophomores
    By the end of sophomore year, more than half of the grades you will report on your college application are set in stone. With a 3.4 you are on the path to be able to apply to and get into many colleges. If you finish sophomore year with a 3.4, the maximum unweighted GPA you can achieve by the end of first semester senior year is 3.66. This is only possible if you get straight A's. If you can raise future semester GPA's to a 3.5, you can raise your total GPA to a 3.44.
  • High School Juniors
    After junior year, you only have one semester to possibly raise your grades before most college applications are due by January. A 3.4 will allow you to get into many highly rated colleges. The highest unweighted GPA you can achieve by the end of first semester senior year is 3.49. If you can raise your next semester's GPA to a 3.5, you can get you total GPA up to a 3.41 to report to colleges.

What is a 3.4 GPA?

A 3.4 is equal to a 87% on the standard U.S. high school unweighted 4.0 scale. The letter grade equivalent of a 3.4 is a B+ average.
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Displaying 801 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 2,208 target schools (good chance), 1,047 reach (harder) schools and 1,605 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

University of Miami
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Coral Gables, FL
University of Miami

Private 4 Year

14 reviews

3.6 Average Weighted GPA

#1 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 17,809enrollment
  • $31,726net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1420SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance24%

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Arizona State University
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Tempe, AZ
Arizona State University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

3.52 Average GPA

#3 Best Colleges in Arizona

  • 74,795enrollment
  • $14,653net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1100-1320SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance85%

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University of Kentucky
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Lexington, KY
University of Kentucky

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

3.56 Average GPA

#1 Best Public Universities in Kentucky

  • 29,986enrollment
  • $19,831net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1280SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance94%

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East Carolina University
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Greenville, NC
East Carolina University

Public 4 Year

4 reviews

3.33 Average GPA

#8 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 28,798enrollment
  • $15,403net price
  • 88%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1170SAT range
  • 19-24ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance90%

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University of Arizona
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Tucson, AZ
University of Arizona

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.43 Average GPA

#1 Best Value in Arizona

  • 45,601enrollment
  • $15,620net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1350SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance84%

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Kennesaw State University
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Kennesaw, Georgia
Kennesaw State University

Public 4 Year

18 reviews

3.33 Estimated Average GPA

 

  • 24,176enrollment
  • $15,451net price
  • 62%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1250SAT range
  • 21-24ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance66%

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Texas State University
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San Marcos, TX
Texas State University

Public 4 Year

7 reviews

3.38 Estimated Average GPA

#7 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 37,812enrollment
  • $13,750net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1180SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance86%

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Georgia State University
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Atlanta, GA
Georgia State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

3.48 Average GPA

#4 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 36,360enrollment
  • $17,750net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1260SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance79%

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San Jose State University
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San Jose, CA
San Jose State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

3.55 Average Weighted GPA

#12 Best Public Universities in California

  • 36,208enrollment
  • $15,995net price
  • 67%acceptance rate
  • 1010-1240SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance59%

Applications Due Feb 10

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The University of Tampa
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Tampa, FL
The University of Tampa

Private 4 Year

11 reviews

3.5 Average GPA

#9 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 9,605enrollment
  • $33,020net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1090-1230SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance50%

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Howard University
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HBCU
Washington, DC
Howard University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

3.6 Average GPA

#2 Best Value Colleges in District Of Columbia

  • 10,859enrollment
  • $23,233net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1130-1260SAT range
  • 22-26ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance29%

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Temple University
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Philadelphia, PA
Temple University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

3.48 Average GPA

 

  • 37,236enrollment
  • $23,254net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance67%

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San Francisco State University
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San Francisco, CA
San Francisco State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.31 Average GPA

#18 Best Public Universities in California

  • 27,349enrollment
  • $14,757net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 930-1130SAT range
  • 16-23ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance87%

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Washington State University
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Pullman, WA
Washington State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

3.5 Average GPA

#2 Best Public Universities in Washington

  • 31,159enrollment
  • $17,931net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance76%

Applications Due Jan 31

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Savannah College of Art and Design
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Savannah, GA
Savannah College of Art and Design

Private 4 Year

3 reviews

3.56 Average Weighted GPA

 

  • 14,265enrollment
  • $45,798net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance71%

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University of San Francisco
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San Francisco, CA
University of San Francisco

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

3.54 Average GPA

#10 Best Private Colleges in California

  • 10,068enrollment
  • $42,801net price
  • 70%acceptance rate
  • 1140-1330SAT range
  • 24-30ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance63%

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James Madison University
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Harrisonburg, VA
James Madison University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

3.57 Estimated Average GPA

#6 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 21,594enrollment
  • $18,592net price
  • 80%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1280SAT range
  • 23-28ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance73%

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University of Illinois at Chicago
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Chicago, IL
University of Illinois at Chicago

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

3.4 Average GPA

#2 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 33,518enrollment
  • $12,614net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1250SAT range
  • 21-29ACT range
Your 3.4 GPA
Admission Chance73%

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