Southwestern Colleges for a 3.4 GPA

With a 3.4 GPA, you are competitive at 123 four-year colleges in the Southwest (47 target, 30 reach, 46 safety). A 3.4 is typically a B+ (~87%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in the Southwest 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
Arizona State University Tempe, AZ	3.54	90%	Medium
University of Arizona Tucson, AZ	3.48	86%	Medium
Texas State University San Marcos, TX	3.38	89%	Medium
University of Houston Houston, TX	3.46	74%	Medium
University of North Texas Denton, TX	3.46	72%	Medium
The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX	3.43	80%	Medium
Sam Houston State University Huntsville, TX	3.25	90%	Medium
The University of Texas at San Antonio San Antonio, TX	3.36	87%	Medium
Stephen F Austin State University Nacogdoches, TX	3.26	94%	Medium
Tarleton State University Stephenville, TX	3.21	90%	Medium
Prairie View A & M University Prairie View, TX	3.3	79%	Medium
Dallas Baptist University Dallas, TX	3.46	89%	Medium

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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
The University of Texas at Austin Austin, TX	3.8	27%	Low
Baylor University Waco, TX	3.74	51%	Low
Texas A&M University College Station College Station, TX	3.68	57%	Low
Texas Tech University Lubbock, TX	3.76	73%	Low
Rice University Houston, TX	3.96	8%	Low
The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX	3.78	65%	Low
Texas Christian University Fort Worth, TX	3.68	44%	Low
Southern Methodist University Dallas, TX	3.68	63%	Low
University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Norman, OK	3.66	77%	Low
Northern Arizona University Flagstaff, AZ	3.7	90%	Low
University of Dallas Irving, TX	3.9	53%	Low
Abilene Christian University Abilene, TX	3.65	66%	Low

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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
Texas Southern University Houston, TX	3.0	97%	High
Paul Quinn College Dallas, TX	2.6	40%	High
The University of Texas at El Paso El Paso, TX	3.3	100%	High
South Texas College McAllen, TX	-	100%	High
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX	3.16	94%	High
Arlington Baptist University Arlington, TX	-	100%	High
Midland College Midland, TX	-	100%	High
Our Lady of the Lake University San Antonio, TX	3.55	100%	High
Prescott College Prescott, AZ	3.19	95%	High
Northeastern State University Tahlequah, OK	3.49	100%	High
Arizona Christian University Glendale, AZ	3.16	71%	High
Texas Southmost College Brownsville, TX	-	100%	High

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Published: August 19, 2026