Colleges for a 3.5 GPA

What colleges will likely accept a 3.5 grade point average?

A high school GPA of 3.5 or B+ average likely places you in the middle of the academic range at these schools. CollegeSimply has parsed the reported incoming freshman grade point averages for a large portion of U.S. schools and selected 909 target colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 3.5. This list is intended as a guide of schools to filter further and a recommendation of colleges which have historically accepted students in the 3.5 range.
 GPA 3.5  Public  Private  4 year

909 results found

Displaying 909 target schools where your 3.5 GPA is within the typical range of past accepted applicants. You have a competitive chance at being accepted but admission is not a sure thing. Hint: You also have 102 reach schools and 572 safety schools you can consider.

The University of Texas at Austin
T
Austin, TX

Public 4 Year

39% acceptance rate

  • 51,832enrollment
  • $14,356net price
  • $10,610tuition
  • 1230-1480SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
  • 3.8*Avg GPA
Your 3.5 GPA
Estimated Chance24%
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Arizona State University
A
Tempe, AZ

Public 4 Year

85% acceptance rate

  • 51,585enrollment
  • $12,947net price
  • $10,822tuition
  • 1130-1360SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 3.5 GPA
Estimated Chance87%
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Penn State Main Campus
P
University Park, PA

Public 4 Year

56% acceptance rate

  • 46,810enrollment
  • $25,346net price
  • $18,454tuition
  • 1160-1360SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 3.5 GPA
Estimated Chance51%
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New York University
N
New York, NY

Private 4 Year

20% acceptance rate

  • 51,847enrollment
  • $36,256net price
  • $51,828tuition
  • 1310-1510SAT range
  • 29-34ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 3.5 GPA
Estimated Chance17%
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Michigan State University
S
East Lansing, MI

Public 4 Year

78% acceptance rate

  • 50,351enrollment
  • $16,684net price
  • $14,460tuition
  • 1110-1310SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.62Avg GPA
Your 3.5 GPA
Estimated Chance73%
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The University of Alabama
A
Tuscaloosa, AL

Public 4 Year

59% acceptance rate

  • 38,390enrollment
  • $19,993net price
  • $10,780tuition
  • 1060-1280SAT range
  • 23-31ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 3.5 GPA
Estimated Chance53%
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San Diego State University
S
San Diego, CA

Public 4 Year

35% acceptance rate

  • 35,303enrollment
  • $13,363net price
  • $7,488tuition
  • 1110-1310SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
  • 3.6Avg GPA
Your 3.5 GPA
Estimated Chance30%
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Boston University
B
Boston, MA

Private 4 Year

22% acceptance rate

  • 34,657enrollment
  • $33,728net price
  • $53,948tuition
  • 1330-1500SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 3.5 GPA
Estimated Chance19%
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Auburn University
A
Auburn University, AL

Public 4 Year

75% acceptance rate

  • 30,440enrollment
  • $22,613net price
  • $11,276tuition
  • 1150-1310SAT range
  • 25-30ACT range
  • 3.74Avg GPA
Your 3.5 GPA
Estimated Chance63%
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Ohio State University
O
Columbus, OH

Public 4 Year

52% acceptance rate

  • 61,170enrollment
  • $18,042net price
  • $10,726tuition
  • 1240-1450SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.76*Avg GPA
Your 3.5 GPA
Estimated Chance37%
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Baylor University
B
Waco, TX

Private 4 Year

39% acceptance rate

  • 17,217enrollment
  • $37,745net price
  • $45,542tuition
  • 1190-1370SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.74*Avg GPA
Your 3.5 GPA
Estimated Chance27%
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University of Washington Seattle Campus
W
Seattle, WA

Public 4 Year

49% acceptance rate

  • 47,400enrollment
  • $9,443net price
  • $11,207tuition
  • 1220-1460SAT range
  • 27-32ACT range
  • 3.75Avg GPA
Your 3.5 GPA
Estimated Chance35%
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University of Kentucky
K
Lexington, KY

Public 4 Year

94% acceptance rate

  • 29,182enrollment
  • $19,361net price
  • $12,245tuition
  • 1080-1300SAT range
  • 23-29ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA
Your 3.5 GPA
Estimated Chance95%
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Purdue University Main Campus
P
West Lafayette, IN

Public 4 Year

58% acceptance rate

  • 44,474enrollment
  • $12,117net price
  • $9,992tuition
  • 1180-1410SAT range
  • 25-32ACT range
  • 3.7Avg GPA
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Estimated Chance46%
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Texas A & M University College Station
T
College Station, TX

Public 4 Year

68% acceptance rate

  • 68,679enrollment
  • $19,554net price
  • $11,870tuition
  • 1170-1380SAT range
  • 25-31ACT range
  • 3.68*Avg GPA
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Estimated Chance58%
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East Carolina University
E
Greenville, NC

Public 4 Year

82% acceptance rate

  • 28,718enrollment
  • $13,327net price
  • $7,188tuition
  • 1040-1190SAT range
  • 20-25ACT range
  • 3.59Avg GPA
Your 3.5 GPA
Estimated Chance79%
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University of Hawaii at Manoa
H
Honolulu, HI

Public 4 Year

84% acceptance rate

  • 17,710enrollment
  • $15,479net price
  • $11,970tuition
  • 1050-1240SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
  • 3.46Avg GPA
Your 3.5 GPA
Estimated Chance85%
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University of Arizona
A
Tucson, AZ

Public 4 Year

84% acceptance rate

  • 44,097enrollment
  • $15,758net price
  • $12,467tuition
  • 1070-1310SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA
Your 3.5 GPA
Estimated Chance86%
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