Colleges for a 3.6 GPA?

I currently have a 3.6 GPA and I'm wondering which colleges I should target for admission. Can you suggest some schools that are a good fit for my GPA?

Certainly! With a 3.6 GPA, you have a solid academic foundation. However, to recommend colleges, it is important to consider not only your GPA but also factors like location preferences, available majors, campus size, and extracurricular interests. Additionally, it's also helpful to know your standardized test scores (if any) and the rigor of your high school courses. That said, I can provide you with a list of colleges that typically admit students with a similar GPA.

1. University of California, Riverside (UCR)

2. San Diego State University

3. University of San Francisco

4. Loyola Marymount University

5. Syracuse University

6. DePaul University

7. Fordham University

8. Indiana University Bloomington

9. University of Oregon

10. University of Denver

Keep in mind that these schools are merely suggestions based on your GPA, and there might be some variability in the admissions process depending on other factors of your application. When building your college list, it's a good idea to include a mix of reach, target, and safety schools. Reach schools are those where your academic profile falls below the average accepted student, target schools are where your profile is aligned with the average accepted student, and safety schools are where your profile is stronger than the average accepted student.

It's essential to research the colleges you're considering to ensure they align with your academic interests, career goals, and personal preferences. As you build your college list, be sure to visit schools' websites, attend virtual or in-person tours and information sessions, and use tools like CollegeVine or BigFuture to help determine the best fit schools for you. Good luck!