New York Colleges for a 3.3 GPA

With a 3.3 GPA, you are competitive at 122 four-year colleges in New York (45 target, 44 reach, 33 safety). A 3.3 is typically a B+ (~87%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in New York for a 3.3 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 3.3 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance
3.3 69% Medium
3.5 83% Medium
3.26 91% Medium

New York, NY

3.4 76% Medium
3.24 57% Medium

New Rochelle, NY

3.4 87% Medium

New York, NY

3.2 60% Medium
3.37 74% Medium
3.38 63% Medium

Brooklyn, NY

3.42 58% Medium

Farmingdale, NY

3.26 63% Medium

Alfred, NY

3.4 74% 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

New York, NY

3.79 9% Low

Ithaca, NY

3.9 9% Low

Syracuse, NY

3.69 46% Low

Bronx, NY

3.67 59% Low

Buffalo, NY

3.75 74% Low

New York, NY

3.7 54% Low

Hamilton, NY

3.77 14% Low

Rochester, NY

3.75 40% Low

New York, NY

3.85 9% Low

Poughkeepsie, NY

3.86 19% Low
3.88 63% Low

Hempstead, NY

3.74 68% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 3.3; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Brockport, NY

2.79 71% High
2.84 73% High

Morrisville, NY

2.7 92% High

Staten Island, NY

3.0 92% High

Brooklyn, NY

2.9 100% High
3.0 92% High

Saratoga Springs, NY

- 100% High
3.3 100% High
3.0 89% High
2.1 90% High
3.0 93% High

Buffalo, NY

2.87 87% High

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Published: August 19, 2026