Pennsylvania Colleges for a 2.8 GPA

With a 2.8 GPA, you are competitive at 37 four-year colleges in Pennsylvania (2 target, 26 reach, 9 safety). A 2.8 is typically a B- (~81%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Pennsylvania for a 2.8 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 2.8 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

La Plume, PA

 3.0 85% Medium

Bryn Athyn, PA

 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

Kutztown, PA

 3.31 91% Low

Shippensburg, PA

 3.23 87% Low

Lincoln University, PA

 3.06 66% Low

Millersville, PA

 3.21 86% Low

Reading, PA

 3.05 76% Low

East Stroudsburg, PA

 3.24 92% Low

Center Valley, PA

 3.39 77% Low

Altoona, PA

 3.4 98% Low

Philadelphia, PA

 3.12 74% Low

Aston, PA

 3.23 81% Low

Rosemont, PA

 3.2 76% Low

Indiana, PA

 3.39 91% Low
View all 26 reach colleges

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 2.8; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Cheyney, PA

 2.37 100% High

Williamsport, PA

 3.05 100% High

Beaver Falls, PA

 3.64 100% High

Philadelphia, PA

 - 100% High

Melrose Park, PA

 - 100% High

Philadelphia, PA

 - 100% High

Ambler, PA

 - 100% High

Scranton, PA

 - 100% High

King of Prussia, Pennsylvania

 - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 2.8 GPA in Pennsylvania

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Published: August 19, 2026