<p>88% of UP’s frosh class had a 3.5 or higher. 82% of SDU’s did too. Two more fabulous schools but not really safeties or matches for kids in this range.</p>
<p>Yes to Whittier and PLU though thank you!</p>
<p>According to the common data set for the U. of Portland- average gpa 3.63 2009
University of San Diego- only 5% had a 3.0-3.2 GPA</p>
<p>Don’t know if I’d add those two schools to this thread?</p>
<p>Western Washington University
Washington State University
Pacific Lutheran University: Tacoma</p>
<p>Portland State
Linfield College- McMinnville OR
Oregon State
Southern Oregon University: Ashland</p>
<p>Dominican University, San Rafael
University of San Francisco
Saint Mary’s College of CA: Moraga
Notre Dame de Namur, Belmont
Menlo College, Atherton
California Lutheran University: Thousand Oaks
Humboldt State U
Sonoma State U
CSU Monterey Bay
Cal State Channel Islands
University of Redlands
University of the Pacific
Whittier College</p>
<p>University of Arizona
Northern Arizona University: Flagstaff
Arizona State: Tempe</p>
<p>University of New Mexico: Abq</p>
<p>University of Montana: Missoula
Carroll College: Helena Montana
Montana State: Bozeman </p>
<p>College of Idaho</p>
<p>Western State College of Colorado
Colorado State University
University of Denver</p>
<p>University of Wyoming</p>
<p>University of Utah</p>
<p>As the thread evolves, it might also be helpful to note that the vast majority of these schools are public, and that many of them have rolling admissions, and that the early bird gets the worm! You don’t even need an essay for a number of them, but many use their own rather than the Common Ap. Often the admission form is on-line, and rather quick. Some ask you to self-report your grades (be truthful!) on the application, so have an unofficial copy of your transcript available when you’re at the computer applying.</p>
<p>Would UC Merced be appropriate for this list?</p>
<p>YES, UCM would be appropriate! It’s also worth adding that UCM students often transfer by jr year to UCB,UCLA, UCSD, UCD and UCSB. </p>
<p>Excellent advice arabrab! Thank you for reminding everyone about the importance of applying early and getting a rolling acceptance or two under your kid’s belt by Christmas!</p>
<p>Also if you live in a WUE state pay particular attention to the priority dates for applications.</p>
<p>Western Washington University
Washington State University
Pacific Lutheran University: Tacoma</p>
<p>Portland State
Linfield College- McMinnville OR
Oregon State
Southern Oregon University: Ashland</p>
<p>Dominican University, San Rafael
University of San Francisco
Saint Mary’s College of CA: Moraga
Notre Dame de Namur, Belmont
Menlo College, Atherton
California Lutheran University: Thousand Oaks
Humboldt State U
Sonoma State U
CSU Monterey Bay
Cal State Channel Islands
University of Redlands
University of the Pacific
Whittier College
University of California Merced</p>
<p>University of Arizona
Northern Arizona University: Flagstaff
Arizona State: Tempe</p>
<p>University of New Mexico: Abq</p>
<p>University of Montana: Missoula
Carroll College: Helena Montana
Montana State: Bozeman </p>
<p>College of Idaho</p>
<p>Western State College of Colorado
Colorado State University
University of Denver</p>
<p>University of Wyoming</p>
<p>University of Utah</p>
<p>Wanted to invite anyone who knows first hand about these schools to add additional information. Thanks!</p>
<p>As long as we’re talking WUE, don’t forget about the University of Hawaii, Manoa. Great program in marine biology, marine science (waves, geology, earthquakes,…) but also some interesting opportunities in Pacific and Asian languages and culture, volcanoes/geology/geophysics, business, and a number of health professions. Inexpensive for WUE students, and I don’t think it is possible to beat the weather. It could be a great opportunity for a student interested in health professions who didn’t have a strong high school record. Hawaii also had the distinction of putting together one of the interesting early computer networks, the Alohanet. Not sure what they’re involved with today.</p>
<p>Add U of Nevada-Reno. Reno might be the second city for the state, but IMHO much nicer than Las Vegas.</p>
<p>U of Utah has traditionally had a very strong computer science program, and now has a video game development major.</p>
<p>Also a reminder: WUE has special rules, and not all majors are open at the WUE rates, and some schools limit the number of students who get WUE discounts, and some campuses participate, while others don’t even in the same university system. Still, it is probably the best regional exchange in the nation and provides tremendous opportunities for students to get a financial break at OOS publics.</p>
<p>Info: [WICHE</a> - Student Exchange Programs](<a href=“http://wue.wiche.edu/]WICHE”>http://wue.wiche.edu/)</p>
<p>St. Mary’s of California: 40% of admits have gpa in 2.50-3.24 range. If I had a child in this stat range, this would be my top choice liberal arts college from the schools on the list. The campus is absolutely beautiful, set in a little canyon outside Moraga (in the hills behind the Oakland/Berkeley area). Spanish-style architecture; many faculty with Berkeley Ph.D.s; many instructors working on Berkeley doctorates (which is how I came to know St. Mary’s). Small classes, great teaching, really strong athletic program…one of the basketball teams went all the way to the final 12 nationally this year, I believe. I taught there without being Catholic, and many students are non-Catholic, from all kinds of backgrounds. I think this would be a great match school for a student with gpa 3-3.3.
Downside: Remote location, sleepy town. Takes a winding drive to get there.</p>
<p>Notre Dame de Namur University: If I had a child in this stat range, particularly a student who might need a close-knit, small community with a lot of support, this would be a great safety school. The campus is in Belmont, a safe little town in the foothills of the coastal range halfway between San Francisco and San Jose. A herd of deer lives on the campus, which also houses Ralston’s historic mansion. Sisters of Notre Dame: the order is committed to social justice; the students engage in alot of community service, working in some of San Francisco’s poorest neighborhoods. Many students here are also non-Catholic, from all kinds of backgrounds. It’s a 20 min. drive to San Francisco (or Bart ride), a 30 min. drive to San Jose (or train ride), a 30 min. drive to the ocean, and there are numerous hiking trails within 15. min. of driving.
Downside: The older buildings on this campus look like they’re in need of renovation.</p>
<p>Western State in Colorado has a very good reputation for meeting kids where they’re at and moving them up. Small school - 2400 students, lots of small classes. Great recreation opportunities for the outdoor-oriented kid. Lots of hands-on learning opportunities. Lots of sunshine – people pay to come to this area in the winter and summer on vacation.Lots of mountain bikers, river rafters and kayakers. Crested Butte is a great skiing area not far away. Even Colorado kids come from quite a distance in many cases to get to Gunnison, so this isn’t a commuter campus that empties out on the weekend (though many kids may be up skiing). WUE tuition is around $7800 per year, and room & board is inexpensive. Western State also offers out-of-state WUE students additional merit scholarships – gpa of 3.0 and ACT of 28 gets $2000/year on top of WUE rate. Room & board is also inexpensive, but personal costs (including transportation) are much higher than at other schools due to the overall expense of getting to and from Gunnison.</p>
<p>He’s a He. He can into practically any western college. Lots of girls but not enough guys, especially outgoing guys.</p>
<p>Evergreen State in Washington</p>
<p>Depending on how far east, University of Kansas (easy to get to through Kansas City)</p>
<p>New Mexico:</p>
<p>Univ of New Mexico–ABQ
NM State–Las Cruces</p>
<p>UNM has a top 10 undergraduate program in photography, is known for its programs in quantum computing (grad program in the physics dept.), anthropology, evolutionary biology, architecture and Native American studies. </p>
<p>UNM also has a brand new multimillion dollar ARTS (Arts Research Technology and Science) facility for its Film and Digital Media (IFDS) program. IFDS offer degrees in computer engineering (w/ focus in digital media), business (w/ a film-making concentration), journalism (digital field broadcasting), communications (critical studies in mass media), and a BFA in [digital] film production. ARTS works in tandem with Sony’s new 200,000 sq ft production studio in ABQ.</p>
<p>UNM offers Amigo scholarships to OOS students with a 3.0 and 26 ACT (or a 3.5 GPA and 21 ACT). The Amigo pays the OOS portion of tuition and gives $500 per year for personal and travel expenses. Renewable for 4 years.</p>
<p>NM State is known for animal science; hotel, restaurant and tourism management; pre-vet; and family counseling.</p>
<p>TX residents are in-state for NM State; CO residents are in-state for all New Mexico universities. (This is besides the WUE agreement.)</p>
<p>I have a very dear friend whose D went to a Sisters of Notre Dame school on the east coast, absolutely blossomed there and is now a very successful investment banker in the non-profit/public sector financing. She is a poster child for the benefits of women’s colleges.</p>
<p>history, I know this is not relevant to your S, but figured I’d put it out here for anyone else who is looking for options. :)</p>
<p>Western Washington University
Washington State University
Pacific Lutheran University: Tacoma
The Evergreen State University</p>
<p>Portland State
Linfield College- McMinnville OR
Oregon State
Southern Oregon University: Ashland</p>
<p>Dominican University, San Rafael
University of San Francisco
Saint Mary’s College of CA: Moraga
Notre Dame de Namur, Belmont
Menlo College, Atherton
California Lutheran University: Thousand Oaks
Humboldt State U
Sonoma State U
CSU Monterey Bay
Cal State Channel Islands
University of Redlands
University of the Pacific
Whittier College
University of California Merced</p>
<p>University of Nevada: Reno
University of Nevada: Las Vegas</p>
<p>University of Arizona
Northern Arizona University: Flagstaff
Arizona State: Tempe</p>
<p>University of New Mexico: Abq
New Mexico State: Las Cruces</p>
<p>University of Montana: Missoula
Carroll College: Helena Montana
Montana State: Bozeman </p>
<p>College of Idaho</p>
<p>Western State College of Colorado
Colorado State University
University of Denver</p>
<p>University of Wyoming</p>
<p>University of Utah</p>
<p>University of Hawaii: Manoa</p>
<p>University of Victoria: British Colombia</p>
<p>University of Victoria. Gorgeous campus in terrific town. COA for US students is about $20,000. </p>
<p>[University</a> of Victoria - Explore UVic](<a href=“Home - Undergraduate admissions - University of Victoria”>Home - Undergraduate admissions - University of Victoria)</p>
<p>Northern Arizona University! A great college vibe.</p>