What colleges will accept a 3.7 grade point average?
Graduating with a high school GPA of 3.7 places you within of the academic range at colleges like University of Florida, The University of Texas at Austin and University of Michigan. CollegeSimply has analyzed the incoming freshman grade point averages for a large portion of U.S. schools and selected 537 colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 3.7. Below are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in the 3.7 range plus or minus .2 grade points (3.9 to 3.5). Scroll down further to sort and filter the full list and see your admission chances at each school.
Yes, a 3.7 is significantly above the the average U.S. high school GPA of 3.0 and demonstrates that you've received A's and a few B's in most of your classes. There are a large number of four-year colleges to choose from where a 3.7 is well within the typical GPA range of accepted students - and you will find yourself a very strong applicant. While a 3.7 is a bit low for very highly selective colleges, it gives you a strong chance at many of the more selective schools in the U.S.
A 3.7 is equal to a 90% on the standard U.S. high school unweighted 4.0 scale. The letter grade equivalent of a 3.7 is an A- average.
537 results nationwide
Displaying 537 colleges where your 3.7 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 1,548 target schools (good chance), 231 reach (harder) schools and 2,979 safety (easier) schools you can consider.
Public 4 Year
6 reviews
3.88 Average GPA
#7 Best Public Universities in America
Applications Due Nov 1
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
3.8 Estimated Average GPA
#11 Best Public Universities in America
Applications Due Dec 1
Public 4 Year
4 reviews
3.87 Average GPA
#15 Best Value Colleges in America
Applications Due Feb 1
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
3.9 Average GPA
#4 Best Public Universities in America
Applications Due Nov 30
Private 4 Year
5 reviews
3.83 Average GPA
#4 Best Private Colleges in California
Applications Due Jan 10
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
Private 4 Year
5 reviews
3.86 Average GPA
#15 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
3.74 Average GPA
#3 Best Colleges in Michigan
Public 4 Year
7 reviews
3.82 Average GPA
#1 Best Value in Alabama
Applications Due Apr 1
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
3.81 Average Weighted GPA
#10 Best Public Universities in California
Applications Due Nov 30
Private 4 Year
9 reviews
3.76 Average GPA
#7 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts
Applications Due Jan 2
Public 4 Year
9 reviews
3.9 Average GPA
#2 Best Public Universities in Alabama
Applications Due Jan 15
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
3 reviews
3.9 Average Weighted GPA
#16 Best Colleges in America
Applications Due Jan 1