Florida Colleges for a 3.0 GPA

With a 3.0 GPA, you are competitive at 53 four-year colleges in Florida (7 target, 15 reach, 31 safety). A 3.0 is typically a B (~83%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Florida for a 3.0 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 3.0 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Saint Leo, FL

 3.1 78% Medium

Babson Park, FL

 2.98 69% Medium

Trinity, FL

 3.04 92% Medium

Leesburg, FL

 3.2 43% Medium

Jacksonville, FL

 2.96 53% Medium

Graceville, FL

 3.08 36% Medium

Miami, FL

 2.8 76% 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

Tampa, FL

 3.5 40% Low

Pensacola, FL

 3.6 58% Low

Miami, FL

 3.6 77% Low

Saint Augustine, FL

 3.38 81% Low

Boca Raton, FL

 3.3 73% Low

West Palm Beach, FL

 3.36 82% Low

Daytona Beach, FL

 3.3 88% Low

Lakeland, FL

 3.48 53% Low

Winter Park, FL

 3.5 48% Low

Sarasota, FL

 3.48 70% Low

Temple Terrace, FL

 3.28 70% Low

Ave Maria, FL

 3.6 41% Low
View all 15 reach colleges

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 3.0; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Orlando, FL

 - 100% High

Fort Lauderdale, FL

 - 100% High

Miami, FL

 - 100% High

Lake Worth, FL

 - 100% High

Jacksonville, FL

 - 100% High

St. Petersburg, FL

 3.0 100% High

Orlando, FL

 - 100% High

Fort Pierce, FL

 - 100% High

Daytona Beach, FL

 - 100% High

Pensacola, FL

 2.54 100% High

Fort Myers, FL

 3.06 100% High

Gainesville, FL

 - 100% High
View all 31 safety colleges

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Published: August 19, 2026