Louisiana Colleges for a 3.5 GPA

With a 3.5 GPA, you are competitive at 22 four-year colleges in Louisiana (13 target, 2 reach, 7 safety). A 3.5 is typically a A- (~88%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Louisiana 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
Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA	3.7	69%	Medium
Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA	3.58	86%	Medium
Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA	3.48	93%	Medium
Dillard University New Orleans, LA	3.31	42%	Medium
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA	3.4	87%	Medium
University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA	3.53	85%	Medium
Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA	3.39	99%	Medium
Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA	3.34	91%	Medium
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA	3.3	93%	Medium
Louisiana State University Shreveport Shreveport, LA	3.38	51%	Medium
Louisiana Christian University Pineville, LA	3.35	77%	Medium
McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA	3.36	78%	Medium

View all 13 target colleges

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
Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA	3.64	14%	Low
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA	3.77	73%	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
Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA	2.4	79%	High
University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA	3.21	74%	High
Louisiana State University Alexandria Alexandria, LA	3.16	92%	High
University of Holy Cross New Orleans, LA	3.12	74%	High
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Baton Rouge, LA	3.23	99%	High
Saint Joseph Seminary College St. Benedict, LA	3.25	100%	High
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary New Orleans, Louisiana	-	100%	High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 3.5 GPA in Louisiana

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Published: August 19, 2026