2.2 GPA

Overview

If you currently have a 2.2 and are researching what this means to your academic future, this page has resources which will cover the following.

• Check how your GPA compares with other high school students
• How to convert a 2.2 into a letter grade or percentage
• See how much you can raise your current GPA
• Find out what colleges you can get into with a 2.2

Is a 2.2 good or bad?

The average GPA for high school graduates in the U.S. is 3.1, so a 2.2 is very far behind. You have largely earned C's in your coursework with occasional B's. This reflects a below-average academic performance and suggests that you might benefit from additional academic support or resources. A 2.2 is considered a passing average, but isn't competitive for four year colleges. High school freshman and sophomores still have time to pull their GPA up from a 2.2 to a 3.0 but it will take a lot of hard work earning mostly A's and some B's. If you graduate high school with a 2.2 GPA you should consider colleges that have open admissions to all students or look at your local two year community college as your next step.

2.2 letter grade and percentage

A 2.2 grade point average is a numerical representation of your course letter grades on a 4.0 scale. Your 2.2 GPA indicates you averaged C grades in your classes and delivered satisfactory but below average performance. The percent equivalent of a 2.2 grade point average is 76% on the percentage grading scale. This means that you scored an average of 76% on tests and assignments. GPA values for C letter grades range from 2.0 to 2.2. Your 2.2 GPA positions you at the high end of the C range, demonstrating you have likely earned a mix of C+'s (2.3) and C's (2.0). Learn more about what the C letter grade signifies.

Raise a 2.2 GPA to a 2.5

It's possible to raise a 2.2 to a 2.5 if you put in the work. You will need to change your habits start getting's C's instead of B's. If you're a freshman or sophomore and can get B-'s from here on out you can graduate with a 2.5. Juniors will need a B average or higher. However, if you're just starting senior year and can get A-'s you can raise your 2.2 to a 2.58. Unfortunately, if you're half way through senior year with a 2.2, it's no longer mathematically possible to get a 2.5.

Raise a 2.2 GPA to a 3.0

If you have a low GPA and have decided to take action to improve your grades, congratulations setting a goal is an important first step. A 3.0 is a good target as it will open many more doors for you when you apply to colleges.

In order to increase your 2.2 you will need to take some steps

• Attend all classes
• Pay attention and take good notes in class
• Do all of your assignments and turn them in on time
• Practice good study habits. Every night, dedicate a block of several hours for doing homework, reviewing class notes and studying for tests
• Ask your teacher for extra help outside of class
• Seek assistance from a tutor for subjects you're having trouble with
• Make friends with someone who is doing well in a class and see if they are willing to help you

Next an important consideration is if it's mathematically possible and realistic to achieve a 3.0. This will depend greatly on how far along you are in school as it gets progressively harder to increase a grade average. Consult the table below for a detailed look at your highest possible GPA and what grades it will take to get there. At a high level, a 3.0 is still achievable if you're a freshman or sophomore. If you're a junior or senior, a 3.0 cannot be reached before graduation.

College acceptance with a 2.2 GPA

By examining the average high school GPA for students who were admitted to 1,368 selective four-year colleges, we can see how a 2.2 compares when applying to college. Nearly all of the colleges in the U.S. have an average accepted student GPA higher than a 2.2.

• 99.56% of colleges have an average incoming student GPA higher than a 2.2
• 0.44% of colleges have an average incoming student GPA lower than a 2.2

Here are 10 selective four year colleges where the average high school grades for incoming freshman is in the 2.2 range (+/- 0.2). You have a competitive chance getting into all of these schools with a 2.2. Some popular colleges are...

• Cheyney University of Pennsylvania - 2.37 GPA average
• Southern University at New Orleans - 2.4 GPA average
• Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology - 2.32 GPA average
• Talladega College - 2.4 GPA average
• Metropolitan College of New York - 2.1 GPA average
• Voorhees College - 2.0 GPA average

2.2 GPA Colleges Full List

There are 26 reach colleges where you can possibly get in with a 2.2 GPA. Acceptance may be more difficult because your grades are a bit lower than their average or competition for acceptance is high.

Additionally, you should keep in mind these 443 safety schools where their average GPA is either lower or the colleges have open admission policies (100% acceptance). You are likely to get into these colleges so they are a good backup plan.