What colleges will accept a 3.5 grade point average?
Graduating with a high school GPA of 3.5 places you within of the academic range at colleges like University of Miami, Arizona State University and Penn State Main Campus. CollegeSimply has analyzed the incoming freshman grade point averages for a large portion of U.S. schools and selected 777 colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 3.5. Below are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in the 3.5 range plus or minus .2 grade points (3.7 to 3.3). Scroll down further to sort and filter the full list and see your admission chances at each school.
Yes, a 3.5 is well above the the average U.S. high school GPA of 3.0 and demonstrates that you are a serious B+ level student, well prepared for many top colleges and universities. There are many large four-year colleges to choose from where a 3.5 is well within the typical GPA range of accepted students and you will find yourself a strong applicant. While a 3.5 is low for highly selective colleges, it offers you a chance at many of the more selective schools in the U.S.
A 3.5 is equal to a 88% on the standard U.S. high school unweighted 4.0 scale. The letter grade equivalent of a 3.5 is a B+ average.
777 results nationwide
Displaying 777 colleges where your 3.5 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 2,202 target schools (good chance), 681 reach (harder) schools and 1,926 safety (easier) schools you can consider.
Private 4 Year
14 reviews
3.6 Average Weighted GPA
#1 Best Private Colleges in Florida
Applications Due Jan 1
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
3.52 Average GPA
#3 Best Colleges in Arizona
Applications Due May 1
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
3.68 Estimated Average GPA
#2 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
3.56 Average GPA
#1 Best Public Universities in Kentucky
Applications Due Feb 15
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
3.67 Average GPA
#16 Best Public Universities in America
Applications Due Mar 1
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
3.68 Estimated Average GPA
#18 Best Public Universities in America
Applications Due Dec 1
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
3.33 Average GPA
#8 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Applications Due Apr 15
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
3.64 Average GPA
#1 Best Public Universities in Hawaii
Applications Due Feb 1
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
3.43 Average GPA
#1 Best Value in Arizona
Applications Due May 1
Public 4 Year
18 reviews
3.33 Estimated Average GPA
Applications Due Mar 1
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
3.67 Average GPA
#3 Best Colleges in Colorado
Applications Due Jan 15
Public 4 Year
7 reviews
3.38 Estimated Average GPA
#7 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due May 1
Public 4 Year
7 reviews
3.63 Average GPA
#5 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due Jan 1
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
3.48 Average GPA
#4 Best Public Universities in Georgia
Applications Due Mar 1
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
3.55 Average Weighted GPA
#12 Best Public Universities in California
Applications Due Feb 10
Private 4 Year
3 reviews
3.69 Average GPA
#9 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 5
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
3.68 Average Weighted GPA
#11 Best Public Universities in California
Applications Due Nov 30
Private 4 Year
11 reviews
3.5 Average GPA
#9 Best Private Colleges in Florida