District Of Columbia Colleges for a 3.5 GPA

With a 3.5 GPA, you are competitive at 9 four-year colleges in District Of Columbia (4 target, 2 reach, 3 safety). A 3.5 is typically a A- (~88%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in District Of Columbia 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
Howard University Washington, DC	3.66	41%	Medium
American University Washington, DC	3.7	62%	Medium
The Catholic University of America Washington, DC	3.52	83%	Medium
Gallaudet University Washington, DC	3.3	58%	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
Georgetown University Washington, DC	3.89	13%	Low
George Washington University Washington, DC	3.81	47%	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
University of the District of Columbia Washington, DC	-	100%	High
Trinity Washington University Washington, DC	-	100%	High
NewU University Washington, District Of Columbia	-	100%	High

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Published: August 19, 2026