Colleges for a 2.7 GPA

What colleges will likely accept a 2.7 grade point average?

Is a 2.7 good?

A 2.7 is below the average U.S. high school GPA of 3.0 and further behind of the average GPA for college-bound seniors of approximately 3.15. There are some four-year colleges that accept a 2.7 however the list is more limited. If you are still a freshman or sophomore, 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. If you are a junior or senior, you still have the opportunity to score well on the SAT or ACT to bring up your chances for admission.

What is a 2.7 GPA?

A 2.7 is equal to a 82% on the standard U.S. high school unweighted 4.0 scale. The letter grade equivalent of a 2.7 is a C+ average.

What colleges can I get into?

Graduating with a high school GPA of 2.7 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 74 colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 2.7. Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in the 2.7 range plus or minus .3 points. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.

Best ranked colleges for a 2.7 GPA
CollegeAverage GPA
Molloy College3.0
Southern Illinois University Carbondale2.86
Wentworth Institute of Technology2.99
Long Island University C W Post Campus2.9
Iona College3.0
Southern Connecticut State University2.88
Cabrini College3.0
Lynn University2.8
Life University2.98
Central Connecticut State University2.98
Gallaudet University2.89
Curry College2.72
CUNY John Jay College of Criminal Justice2.72
Mayville State University2.94
Northeastern Illinois University2.87
GPA 2.7 Public Private 4 year

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List of 2.7 GPA Colleges

Displaying 74 colleges where your 2.7 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 256 target schools (good chance), 1,278 reach (harder) schools and 656 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Morgan State University
M
HBCU
Baltimore, MD
Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

2.65 Average GPA

#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 7,712enrollment
  • $15,998net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 570-840SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
Your 2.7 GPA
Admission Chance71%
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Alabama State University
A
HBCU
Montgomery, AL
Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

2.89 Average GPA

#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 4,413enrollment
  • $13,476net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 880-1020SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
Your 2.7 GPA
Admission Chance95%
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North Carolina A & T State University
N
HBCU
Greensboro, NC
North Carolina A & T State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

2.68 Average GPA

#13 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 12,142enrollment
  • $9,097net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 970-1150SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
Your 2.7 GPA
Admission Chance59%
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Texas Southern University
T
HBCU
Houston, TX
Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

2.96 Average GPA

#27 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,732enrollment
  • $14,540net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 840-1000SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
Your 2.7 GPA
Admission Chance85%
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Kean University
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K
Union, NJ
Kean University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

3.0 Average GPA

#10 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 14,056enrollment
  • $17,490net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 920-1100SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
Your 2.7 GPA
Admission Chance52%
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Virginia State University
V
HBCU
Petersburg, VA
Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.8 Average GPA

#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,385enrollment
  • $18,034net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 830-1010SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
Your 2.7 GPA
Admission Chance94%
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Savannah State University
S
HBCU
Savannah, GA
Savannah State University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

2.74 Average GPA

#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 4,077enrollment
  • $9,557net price
  • 33%acceptance rate
  • 900-1030SAT range
  • 16-19ACT range
Your 2.7 GPA
Admission Chance31%
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Albany State University
A
HBCU
Albany, GA
Albany State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

2.94 Average GPA

#11 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 6,371enrollment
  • $12,500net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 740-890SAT range
  • 14-18ACT range
Your 2.7 GPA
Admission Chance52%
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Barry University
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B
Miami, FL
Barry University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

2.92 Average GPA

#13 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 7,186enrollment
  • $18,721net price
  • 51%acceptance rate
  • 930-1080SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
Your 2.7 GPA
Admission Chance38%
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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

2.72 Average GPA

#25 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 15,394enrollment
  • $3,814net price
  • 41%acceptance rate
  • 980-1130SAT range
  • -ACT range
Your 2.7 GPA
Admission Chance40%
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Southern Illinois University Carbondale
S
Carbondale, IL
Southern Illinois University Carbondale

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.86 Average GPA

#6 Best Public Universities in Illinois

  • 12,817enrollment
  • $16,299net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1030-1250SAT range
  • 21-28ACT range
Your 2.7 GPA
Admission Chance57%
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Georgia Gwinnett College
G
Lawrenceville, GA
Georgia Gwinnett College

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

2.7 Average GPA

 

  • 12,508enrollment
  • $11,489net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 910-1100SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
Your 2.7 GPA
Admission Chance94%
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Alabama A & M University
A
HBCU
Normal, AL
Alabama A & M University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.88 Average GPA (estimated)

#13 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 6,106enrollment
  • $14,604net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 840-1010SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
Your 2.7 GPA
Admission Chance88%
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Lynn University
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L
Boca Raton, FL
 
Lynn University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

2.8 Average GPA

#10 Best Private Colleges in Florida

  • 3,093enrollment
  • $37,627net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • 980-1170SAT range
  • 21-26ACT range
Your 2.7 GPA
Admission Chance69%
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Norfolk State University
N
HBCU
Norfolk, VA
Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.92 Average GPA

#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 5,204enrollment
  • $12,645net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 860-1040SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
Your 2.7 GPA
Admission Chance87%
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Fort Valley State University
F
HBCU
Fort Valley, GA
Fort Valley State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

2.97 Average GPA (estimated)

#12 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 2,776enrollment
  • $13,075net price
  • 52%acceptance rate
  • 850-960SAT range
  • 16-18ACT range
Your 2.7 GPA
Admission Chance36%
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South Carolina State University
S
HBCU
Orangeburg, SC
South Carolina State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.9 Average GPA

#12 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

  • 3,022enrollment
  • $20,007net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 840-990SAT range
  • 15-17ACT range
Your 2.7 GPA
Admission Chance55%
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Iona College
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I
New Rochelle, NY
Iona College

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

3.0 Average GPA

#41 Best Private Colleges in New York

  • 3,926enrollment
  • $28,135net price
  • 84%acceptance rate
  • 990-1170SAT range
  • 20-26ACT range
Your 2.7 GPA
Admission Chance72%
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