A 3.2 grade point average is a numerical representation of your course letter grades on a 4.0 scale. Your 3.2 GPA indicates you averaged B grades in your classes and delivered average performance. The percent equivalent of a 3.2 grade point average is 86% on the percentage grading scale. This means that you scored an average of 86% on tests and assignments. GPA values for B letter grades range from 3.0 to 3.2. Your 3.2 GPA positions you at the high end of the B range, demonstrating you have likely earned a mix of B+'s (3.3) and B's (3.0). Learn more about what the B letter grade signifies.
A 3.2 is a bit higher than the average U.S. high school GPA of 3.1, and about equal to the average GPA for college-bound students. It demonstrates that you've earned mostly B's with some A's, indicating an above-average academic performance. You will have a challenge getting into the more selective colleges as a 3.2 falls short of the GPA they are looking for. However, a 3.2 is competitive for many colleges and universities.
Graduating with a high school GPA of 3.2 places you within of the academic range at Western colleges like San Jose State University, San Francisco State University and California State University Los Angeles. Based on incoming freshman GPA data for Western schools, our analysis indicates that 59 colleges would consider your 3.2 GPA competitive. The most popular colleges, historically accepting students with GPAs within the range of 3.0 to 3.4 (3.2 +/- 0.2), are listed below. To view your chances of admission at each school, scroll down and explore the full list.
Let's examine how a 3.2 GPA stacks up to the national high school averages across various demographic groups
Statistics source: 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) High School Transcript Study (HSTS)
Consider the following tips to improve or maintain your 3.2 GPA. These are good study habits to develop in high school which will improve your college admission chances.
Aside from good study habits, chart your path towards your target GPA by understanding what it will take to get there. You can refer to a raise your GPA calculator to check the future grades you need to achieve the GPA you aspire to.
The table below will help you see how high or low you can possibly change your GPA if you currently have a 3.2. As you progress in school it becomes more and more difficult to improve your overall grade point average. Select the tab and table column corresponding to the last semester you completed. Then find a row for your predicted future letter grade average. The result would be your GPA at graduation if you can maintain that letter grade.
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Displaying 59 colleges where your 3.2 GPA is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Filter by admission chance for 138 target schools (good chance), 255 reach (harder) schools and 279 safety (easier) schools you can consider.
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