Pennsylvania Colleges for a 2.7 GPA

With a 2.7 GPA, you are competitive at 26 four-year colleges in Pennsylvania (1 target, 16 reach, 9 safety). A 2.7 is typically a B- (~80%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Pennsylvania for a 2.7 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 2.7 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance
2.87 83% 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
3.23 87% Low

Lincoln University, PA

3.06 66% Low
3.21 86% Low

Reading, PA

3.05 76% Low
3.24 92% Low

Philadelphia, PA

3.12 74% Low

Aston, PA

3.23 81% Low

La Plume, PA

3.0 85% Low

Rosemont, PA

3.2 76% Low

Philadelphia, PA

3.13 71% Low

Pittsburgh, PA

3.2 76% Low

Greenville, PA

3.1 72% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 2.7; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance
2.37 100% High
3.05 100% High

Beaver Falls, PA

3.64 100% High
- 100% High

Melrose Park, PA

- 100% High

Philadelphia, PA

- 100% High
- 100% High

Scranton, PA

- 100% High

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

- 100% High

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Published: August 19, 2026