General Public Four Year Schools
- Alcorn State University
- Bethune-Cookman University
- Central State University
- Chicago State University
- Delaware State University
- Fayetteville State University
- Florida A&M University
- Fort Valley State University
- Grambling State University
- Hampton University
- Jackson State University
- Langston University
- Lincoln University
- Livingstone College
- Norfolk State University
- Prairie View A&M University
- South Carolina State University
- Southern University at New Orleans
- Southern University and A&M College
- Texas Southern University
- Tougaloo College
- Virginia State University
- Winston-Salem State University
Community Colleges (two years)
- Most community colleges will take a 2.3 GPA
Tips to Help Improve Your Chances:
- Demonstrate improvement over time: show that your GPA has improved over the course of your high school or college career.
- Highlight extracurricular activities and work experience: focus on leadership roles, community service, or relevant achievements.
- Apply to smaller or less-competitive schools: these may be more flexible with their GPA requirements.
- Explore community college or transfer options: start at a community college and then transfer to a four year university.
- Reach out to admissions offices: directly contact the admissions office of the schools you're interested in to discuss your situation and inquire about their flexibility.
It's important to remember that individual admissions decisions take into account a holistic review of your application, including factors like your personal statement, extracurricular activities, and test scores. By demonstrating your motivation, skills, and potential, you may still have a chance of gaining admission to a variety of schools.