What colleges will accept a 3.6 grade point average?
Graduating with a high school GPA of 3.6 places you within of the academic range at colleges like The University of Texas at Austin, University of Miami and Arizona State University. CollegeSimply has analyzed the incoming freshman grade point averages for a large portion of U.S. schools and selected 687 colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 3.6. Below are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in the 3.6 range plus or minus .2 grade points (3.8 to 3.4). Scroll down further to sort and filter the full list and see your admission chances at each school.
Yes, a 3.6 is well above the the average U.S. high school GPA of 3.0 and demonstrates that you've likely received mix of A's and some B's in high school. There are a many great state and private colleges to choose from where a 3.6 is within the typical GPA range of accepted students. While a 3.6 is a bit low for highly selective colleges, it affords you a strong chance at many of the more selective schools in the U.S.
A 3.6 is equal to a 89% on the standard U.S. high school unweighted 4.0 scale. The letter grade equivalent of a 3.6 is a B+ average.
687 results nationwide
Displaying 687 colleges where your 3.6 GPA is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 1,995 target schools (good chance), 405 reach (harder) schools and 2,364 safety (easier) schools you can consider.
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
3.8 Estimated Average GPA
#11 Best Public Universities in America
Applications Due Dec 1
Private 4 Year
14 reviews
3.6 Average Weighted GPA
#1 Best Private Colleges in Florida
Applications Due Jan 1
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
3.52 Average GPA
#3 Best Colleges in Arizona
Applications Due May 1
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
3.68 Estimated Average GPA
#2 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania
Private 4 Year
1 reviews
3.71 Average GPA
#6 Best Private Colleges in New York
Applications Due Jan 1
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
3.74 Average GPA
#3 Best Colleges in Michigan
Private 4 Year
9 reviews
3.76 Average GPA
#7 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Jan 2
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
3.76 Estimated Average GPA
#1 Best Public Universities in Ohio
Applications Due Feb 1
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
3.75 Estimated Average Weighted GPA
#10 Best Public Universities in America
Applications Due Nov 30
Private 4 Year
13 reviews
3.74 Estimated Average GPA
Applications Due Feb 1
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
3.79 Average GPA
#8 Best Public Universities in America
Applications Due Dec 1
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
3.56 Average GPA
#1 Best Public Universities in Kentucky
Applications Due Feb 15
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
3.67 Average GPA
#16 Best Public Universities in America
Applications Due Mar 1
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
3.68 Estimated Average GPA
#18 Best Public Universities in America
Applications Due Dec 1
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
3.64 Average GPA
#1 Best Public Universities in Hawaii
Applications Due Feb 1
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
3.43 Average GPA
#1 Best Value in Arizona
Applications Due May 1
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
3.67 Average GPA
#3 Best Colleges in Colorado
Applications Due Jan 15
Public 4 Year
7 reviews
3.63 Average GPA
#5 Best Public Universities in Texas
Applications Due Jan 1