Maryland Colleges for a 3.5 GPA

With a 3.5 GPA, you are competitive at 26 four-year colleges in Maryland (9 target, 7 reach, 10 safety). A 3.5 is typically a A- (~88%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Maryland 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

Towson, MD

 3.69 82% Medium

Baltimore, MD

 3.65 75% Medium

Emmitsburg, MD

 3.36 74% Medium

Frostburg, MD

 3.5 89% Medium

Baltimore, MD

 3.47 77% Medium

Westminster, MD

 3.64 78% Medium

St. Mary's City, MD

 3.45 69% Medium

Frederick, MD

 3.41 78% Medium

Baltimore, MD

 3.66 82% 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

Baltimore, MD

 3.92 6% Low

College Park, MD

 3.84 45% Low

Annapolis, Maryland

 3.8 9% Low

Baltimore, MD

 3.97 72% Low

Salisbury, MD

 3.73 87% Low

Annapolis, MD

 3.81 55% Low

Chestertown, MD

 3.71 57% 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

Baltimore, MD

 3.1 82% High

Bowie, MD

 3.12 72% High

Princess Anne, MD

 3.07 96% High

Owings Mills, MD

 3.1 79% High

Baltimore, MD

 2.89 79% High

Baltimore, MD

 2.62 46% High

Adelphi, MD

 - 100% High

Baltimore, MD

 3.23 78% High

Laurel, MD

 3.26 74% High

Baltimore, MD

 - 100% High

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

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Published: August 19, 2026