Mississippi Colleges for a 3.4 GPA

With a 3.4 GPA, you are competitive at 16 four-year colleges in Mississippi (9 target, 1 reach, 6 safety). A 3.4 is typically a B+ (~87%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Mississippi for a 3.4 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 3.4 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Mississippi State, MS

 3.58 78% Medium

University, MS

 3.6 97% Medium

Alcorn State, MS

 3.2 45% Medium

Hattiesburg, MS

 3.5 99% Medium

Clinton, MS

 3.56 29% Medium

Jackson, MS

 3.5 50% Medium

Hattiesburg, MS

 3.46 60% Medium

Blue Mountain, MS

 3.52 89% Medium

Columbus, MS

 3.49 90% 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

Jackson, MS

 3.65 43% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 3.4; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Jackson, MS

 3.1 93% High

Cleveland, MS

 3.37 100% High

Itta Bena, MS

 2.9 92% High

Holly Springs, MS

 2.66 49% High

Tougaloo, MS

 2.8 60% High

Laurel, MS

 - 100% High

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Published: August 19, 2026