Mississippi Colleges for a 3.5 GPA

With a 3.5 GPA, you are competitive at 15 four-year colleges in Mississippi (9 target, 0 reach, 6 safety). A 3.5 is typically a A- (~88%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Mississippi 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
Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS	3.58	78%	Medium
University of Mississippi University, MS	3.6	97%	Medium
University of Southern Mississippi Hattiesburg, MS	3.5	99%	Medium
Millsaps College Jackson, MS	3.65	43%	Medium
Mississippi College Clinton, MS	3.56	29%	Medium
Belhaven University Jackson, MS	3.5	50%	Medium
William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS	3.46	60%	Medium
Blue Mountain Christian University Blue Mountain, MS	3.52	89%	Medium
Mississippi University for Women Columbus, MS	3.49	90%	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
No colleges found in this category.

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
Jackson State University Jackson, MS	3.1	93%	High
Delta State University Cleveland, MS	3.37	100%	High
Mississippi Valley State University Itta Bena, MS	2.9	92%	High
Rust College Holly Springs, MS	2.66	49%	High
Tougaloo College Tougaloo, MS	2.8	60%	High
Southeastern Baptist College Laurel, MS	-	100%	High

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Published: August 19, 2026