Explore colleges with a 3.5 GPA

Start a 3.5 GPA college search with campuses reporting an overall acceptance rate of at least 30%. Where a stored GPA average is at most 4.0, this exploratory list keeps averages no more than 0.3 points above 3.5. Colleg

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Start a 3.5 GPA college search with campuses reporting an overall acceptance rate of at least 30%. Where a stored GPA average is at most 4.0, this exploratory list keeps averages no more than 0.3 points above 3.5. Colleges with missing GPA data or averages above 4.0 remain visible with an evidence warning. This screening choice is not an admission guarantee; GPA scales, course rigor, residency, and major requirements matter.

Starting points for a 3.5 GPA

CollegeLocationCampus acceptance rateGPA evidenceYour plan
Pacific States UniversityLos Angeles, CAOpen admission (reported)Stored GPA average 2.50; confirm scale
Albizu University-MiamiMiami, FL100%Stored GPA average 3.80; confirm scale
Chipola CollegeMarianna, FLOpen admission (reported)Stored GPA average 2.50; confirm scale
Beulah Heights UniversityAtlanta, GAOpen admission (reported)Stored GPA average 3.00; confirm scale
American Islamic CollegeChicago, IL100%Stored GPA average 2.75; confirm scale
Saint Anthony College of NursingRockford, IL100%Stored GPA average 2.50; confirm scale
Manhattan Christian CollegeManhattan, KS100%Stored GPA average 3.15; confirm scale
Sacred Heart Major SeminaryDetroit, MI100%Stored GPA average 2.50; confirm scale
Blue Mountain Christian UniversityBlue Mountain, MS100%Stored GPA average 3.00; confirm scale
Mississippi University for WomenColumbus, MS100%Stored GPA average 3.20; confirm scale
Wesley Biblical SeminaryRidgeland, MS100%Stored GPA average 3.00; confirm scale
Concordia SeminarySaint Louis, MO100%Stored GPA average 3.23; confirm scale
Rabbinical Academy Mesivta Rabbi Chaim BerlinBrooklyn, NY100%Stored GPA average 2.60; confirm scale
Talmudical Institute of Upstate New YorkRochester, NY100%Stored GPA average 3.10; confirm scale
Ohio University-Lancaster CampusLancaster, OHOpen admission (reported)Stored GPA average 3.70; confirm scale
Southwestern Oklahoma State UniversityWeatherford, OKOpen admission (reported)Stored GPA average 3.44; confirm scale
Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary-OverbrookAmbler, PA100%Stored GPA average 3.50; confirm scale
Southern Wesleyan UniversityCentral, SC100%Stored GPA average 3.50; confirm scale
Centra CollegeLynchburg, VA100%Stored GPA average 3.00; confirm scale
Bellin CollegeGreen Bay, WI100%Stored GPA average 3.30; confirm scale
Albizu University-San JuanSan Juan, PR100%Stored GPA average 2.70; confirm scale
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey CampusSan Juan, PROpen admission (reported)Stored GPA average 2.84; confirm scale
Escuela de Artes Plasticas y Diseno de Puerto RicoSan Juan, PR100%Stored GPA average 3.44; confirm scale
Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health SciencesCape Girardeau, MO100%Stored GPA average 3.50; confirm scale

Saved list tiers are provisional research labels. Review academic fit and cost in your plan.

Sources and limits

Campus statistics come from stored IPEDS and College Scorecard records; GPA and testing fields are stored college details. Per-record reporting years, GPA scales, and policy verification dates are unavailable on this page. A campus acceptance rate describes a past applicant pool, not your individual chance or a major's admission rate.

Check the official admissions link on each school profile for your current application cycle. Test-flexible does not mean no testing. Confirm program, scholarship, residency, and applicant-type exceptions.

Net prices are historical averages for eligible student groups, not aid offers; public-college figures may reflect in-state students. Compare your budget with the college's official net price calculator before paying application fees.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can a 3.5 GPA student apply to these colleges?

Use this list for research, then check each college's minimum eligibility and program requirements. A campus acceptance rate is not a personal admission probability.

How does the GPA comparison work?

The screen includes stored averages up to 0.3 points above your GPA as a research convention, not an admissions threshold. The database does not identify GPA scales; even averages below 4.0 may use different weighting. Missing or above-4.0 averages are labeled, not converted.

What should I check before adding a college?

Check official admissions requirements, current testing policy, major restrictions, graduation outcomes, and your likely net cost. Save colleges you want to review in your plan.

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