Colleges for a 2.8 GPA

What colleges will likely accept a 2.8 grade point average?

Is a 2.8 good?

A 2.8 is a little below the average U.S. high school GPA of 3.0 and behind of the average GPA for college-bound students of approximately 3.15. You will find some four-year colleges where a 2.8 GPA is within the typical GPA range for accepted students and you can be a competitive applicant. If you are still a junior or below, you have a few semesters to earn some A's and B's to bring your GPA over 3.0. This will open more doors for you and allow you to apply to a wider range of more selective colleges.

What is a 2.8 GPA?

A 2.8 is equal to a 83% on the standard U.S. high school unweighted 4.0 scale. The letter grade equivalent of a 2.8 is a B- average.

What colleges can I get into?

Graduating with a high school GPA of 2.8 places you within of the academic range at these colleges. CollegeSimply has analyzed the incoming freshman grade point averages for a large portion of U.S. schools and selected 52 colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 2.8. Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in the 2.8 range plus or minus .3 points. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.

Best ranked colleges for a 2.8 GPA
CollegeAverage GPA
CUNY Queens College3.0
Pace University New York2.5
Iona College3.0
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice3.08
Mount Saint Mary College3.0
Curry College3.06
Central Washington University3.07
Framingham State University3.05
Rhode Island College3.08
Saint Thomas Aquinas College3.0
Northeastern Illinois University3.07
Saint Joseph's College of Maine3.0
American International College2.91
The Evergreen State College3.0
St. Francis College2.9
GPA 2.8 Public Private 4 year

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List of 2.8 GPA Colleges

Displaying 52 colleges where your 2.8 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 272 target schools (good chance), 1,250 reach (harder) schools and 726 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Alabama State University
A
HBCU
Montgomery, AL
Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

3.09 Average GPA

#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 4,072enrollment
  • $13,282net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 844-1049SAT range
  • 14-20ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance98%
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Virginia State University
V
HBCU
Petersburg, VA
Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.85 Average GPA

#12 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,020enrollment
  • $18,332net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • 820-1000SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance96%
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Savannah State University
S
HBCU
Savannah, GA
Savannah State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

2.77 Average GPA

#11 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 3,488enrollment
  • $9,611net price
  • 46%acceptance rate
  • 845-980SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance48%
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Culinary Institute of America
C
Hyde Park, NY
Culinary Institute of America

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

3.08 Average GPA

 

  • 3,231enrollment
  • $31,583net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance94%
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Albany State University
A
HBCU
Albany, GA
Albany State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

2.77 Average GPA

#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 6,509enrollment
  • $13,678net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 740-900SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance74%
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Barry University
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B
Miami, FL
Barry University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

3.01 Average Estimated GPA

 

  • 7,515enrollment
  • $20,825net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance53%
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Pace University New York
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P
New York, NY
Pace University New York

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

2.5 Average GPA

#32 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 12,835enrollment
  • $32,886net price
  • 83%acceptance rate
  • 1060-1240SAT range
  • 22-28ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance91%
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Valdosta State University
V
Valdosta, GA
Valdosta State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.07 Average GPA

#8 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 12,304enrollment
  • $12,221net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 990-1140SAT range
  • 19-23ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance65%
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North Carolina Central University
N
HBCU
Durham, NC
North Carolina Central University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.02 Average Estimated GPA

#16 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 8,078enrollment
  • $13,324net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 850-1010SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance80%
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Winston Salem State University
W
HBCU
Winston-Salem, NC
Winston Salem State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.01 Average GPA

#11 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 5,169enrollment
  • $11,868net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 900-1030SAT range
  • 17-19ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance62%
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CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice
J
New York, NY
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

3.08 Average GPA

#23 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 15,766enrollment
  • $4,221net price
  • 37%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1160SAT range
  • 21-25ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance23%
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Georgia Gwinnett College
G
Lawrenceville, GA
Georgia Gwinnett College

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

2.88 Average GPA

 

  • 11,627enrollment
  • $12,344net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance94%
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CUNY Queens College
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Q
Flushing, NY
CUNY Queens College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.0 Average GPA

#14 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 19,700enrollment
  • $5,594net price
  • 53%acceptance rate
  • 1040-1190SAT range
  • 22-27ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance41%
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Dean College
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D
Franklin, MA
Dean College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

2.89 Average GPA

 

  • 1,180enrollment
  • $32,455net price
  • 71%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance66%
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Alabama A & M University
A
HBCU
Normal, AL
Alabama A & M University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.88 Average Estimated GPA

#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 5,977enrollment
  • $15,373net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 840-1020SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance88%
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Columbus State University
C
Columbus, GA
Columbus State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.05 Average GPA

#9 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 8,372enrollment
  • $11,855net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • 860-1080SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance66%
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Norfolk State University
N
HBCU
Norfolk, VA
Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.9 Average GPA

#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 5,457enrollment
  • $15,657net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 840-1020SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance89%
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Fort Valley State University
F
HBCU
Fort Valley, GA
Fort Valley State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

2.87 Average GPA

 

  • 3,079enrollment
  • $12,916net price
  • 72%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
Your 2.8 GPA
Admission Chance69%
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