Eastern Colleges for a 2.3 GPA

With a 2.3 GPA, you are competitive at 67 four-year colleges in the East (2 target, 11 reach, 54 safety). A 2.3 is typically a C+ (~77%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in the East for a 2.3 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 2.3 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

New York, NY

 2.1 90% Medium

Albany, NY

 2.5 44% Medium

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average GPAs; admission is possible but more competitive.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Franklin, MA

 2.88 74% Low

Brockport, NY

 2.79 71% Low

Buffalo, NY

 2.84 73% Low

Bloomfield, NJ

 2.69 70% Low

Morrisville, NY

 2.7 92% Low

Dudley, MA

 2.9 81% Low

Boston, MA

 2.72 71% Low

Henniker, NH

 2.81 92% Low

Buffalo, NY

 2.87 87% Low

Paul Smiths, NY

 2.8 77% Low

Bryn Athyn, PA

 2.87 83% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 2.3; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Cheyney, PA

 2.37 100% High

Springfield, MA

 2.91 100% High

Williamsport, PA

 3.05 100% High

Manchester, NH

 3.18 100% High

Lodi, NJ

 3.05 100% High

Brooklyn, NY

 2.9 100% High

Boston, MA

 - 100% High

Saratoga Springs, NY

 - 100% High

Quincy, MA

 3.21 100% High

Albany, NY

 3.3 100% High

Trenton, NJ

 - 100% High

Boston, MA

 2.32 100% High
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Published: August 19, 2026