Virginia Colleges for a 3.5 GPA

With a 3.5 GPA, you are competitive at 43 four-year colleges in Virginia (22 target, 10 reach, 11 safety). A 3.5 is typically a A- (~88%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Virginia 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
George Mason University Fairfax, VA	3.68	87%	Medium
James Madison University Harrisonburg, VA	3.57	72%	Medium
Old Dominion University Norfolk, VA	3.3	90%	Medium
Liberty University Lynchburg, VA	3.56	99%	Medium
Hampton University Hampton, VA	3.3	62%	Medium
Radford University Radford, VA	3.31	90%	Medium
Virginia Military Institute Lexington, VA	3.65	71%	Medium
Longwood University Farmville, VA	3.59	90%	Medium
Roanoke College Salem, VA	3.56	83%	Medium
Marymount University Arlington, VA	3.38	93%	Medium
Shenandoah University Winchester, VA	3.7	77%	Medium
University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA	3.53	43%	Medium

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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
Virginia Tech Blacksburg, VA	3.97	55%	Low
University of Virginia Main Campus Charlottesville, VA	3.85	17%	Low
William & Mary Williamsburg, VA	3.85	34%	Low
Virginia Commonwealth University Richmond, VA	3.75	93%	Low
University of Richmond University of Richmond, VA	3.71	22%	Low
Christopher Newport University Newport News, VA	3.79	86%	Low
Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA	3.87	14%	Low
University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg, VA	3.71	80%	Low
Hollins University Roanoke, VA	3.76	68%	Low
Patrick Henry College Purcellville, Virginia	3.83	77%	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
Virginia State University Petersburg, VA	2.85	89%	High
Norfolk State University Norfolk, VA	2.9	88%	High
Virginia Union University Richmond, VA	2.71	98%	High
Ferrum College Ferrum, VA	3.14	89%	High
Southern Virginia University Buena Vista, VA	3.19	96%	High
Mary Baldwin University Staunton, VA	3.57	100%	High
Eastern Mennonite University Harrisonburg, VA	3.7	100%	High
Ascent College Gainesville, VA	-	100%	High
Virginia University of Lynchburg Lynchburg, VA	2.1	100%	High
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing Richmond, VA	-	100%	High
Centra College Lynchburg, VA	-	100%	High

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

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Published: August 19, 2026