2.7 GPA

Overview

If you currently have a 2.7 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 2.7 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 2.7

Is a 2.7 good or bad?

A 2.7 is four tenths below the average U.S. high school GPA of 3.1 and even further behind of the average GPA for college-bound seniors. You've earned a mix of B's and C's, with slightly more C's than B's. This reflects an average to slightly below-average academic performance and could limit your access to selective colleges. There are some four-year colleges that accept a 2.7 however the list is not long. 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.

2.7 letter grade and percentage

A 2.7 grade point average is a numerical representation of your course letter grades on a 4.0 scale. Your 2.7 GPA indicates you averaged B- grades in your classes and delivered slightly below average performance. The percent equivalent of a 2.7 grade point average is 80% on the percentage grading scale. This means that you scored an average of 80% on tests and assignments. GPA values for B- letter grades range from 2.7 to 2.9. Your 2.7 GPA positions you at the lower end of the B- range, slightly ahead of a C+ (2.3) average. Learn more about what the B- letter grade signifies.

Raise a 2.7 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 2.7 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 but extremely difficult if you are a junior. If you're a senior, a 3.0 cannot be reached before graduation.

College acceptance with a 2.7 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 2.7 compares when applying to college. Nearly all of the colleges in the U.S. have an average accepted student GPA higher than a 2.7.

• 97.15% of colleges have an average incoming student GPA higher than a 2.7
• 2.85% of colleges have an average incoming student GPA lower than a 2.7

Here are 83 selective four year colleges where the average high school grades for incoming freshman is in the 2.7 range (+/- 0.2). You have a competitive chance getting into all of these schools with a 2.7. Some popular colleges are...

• Virginia State University - 2.85 GPA average
• Savannah State University - 2.77 GPA average
• Albany State University - 2.77 GPA average
• Georgia Gwinnett College - 2.88 GPA average
• Dean College - 2.88 GPA average
• Norfolk State University - 2.9 GPA average

2.7 GPA Colleges Full List

There are 333 reach colleges where you can possibly get in with a 2.7 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 446 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.