Connecticut Colleges for a 3.5 GPA

With a 3.5 GPA, you are competitive at 19 four-year colleges in Connecticut (8 target, 4 reach, 7 safety). A 3.5 is typically a A- (~88%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Connecticut for a 3.5 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 3.5 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT	3.39	72%	Medium
Fairfield University Fairfield, CT	3.67	33%	Medium
Sacred Heart University Fairfield, CT	3.55	65%	Medium
University of New Haven West Haven, CT	3.47	60%	Medium
Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT	3.38	87%	Medium
Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT	3.4	83%	Medium
Connecticut College New London, CT	3.7	37%	Medium
University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT	3.46	79%	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
Yale University New Haven, CT	3.95	4%	Low
University of Connecticut Storrs, CT	3.74	52%	Low
Trinity College Hartford, CT	3.8	29%	Low
United States Coast Guard Academy New London, Connecticut	3.79	22%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 3.5; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT	3.2	73%	High
Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT	3.2	91%	High
University of Hartford West Hartford, CT	3.26	96%	High
University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT	3.04	83%	High
Goodwin University East Hartford, CT	-	100%	High
Holy Apostles College and Seminary Cromwell, CT	3.79	100%	High
Charter Oak State College New Britain, CT	-	100%	High

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Published: August 19, 2026