Kansas Colleges for a 3.5 GPA

With a 3.5 GPA, you are competitive at 22 four-year colleges in Kansas (15 target, 1 reach, 6 safety). A 3.5 is typically a A- (~88%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Kansas for a 3.5 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 3.5 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Lawrence, KS

 3.66 93% Medium

Wichita, KS

 3.48 94% Medium

Baldwin City, KS

 3.45 94% Medium

Pittsburg, KS

 3.4 89% Medium

Emporia, KS

 3.41 98% Medium

Atchison, KS

 3.57 98% Medium

Winfield, KS

 3.33 76% Medium

Wichita, KS

 3.56 74% Medium

McPherson, KS

 3.33 77% Medium

Leavenworth, KS

 3.36 87% Medium

Hays, KS

 3.45 90% Medium

Sterling, KS

 3.46 48% Medium
View all 15 target colleges

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

Manhattan, KS

 3.77 82% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 3.5; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Topeka, KS

 3.46 100% High

Ottawa, KS

 3.12 83% High

Olathe, KS

 3.28 79% High

Manhattan, KS

 3.24 100% High

Kansas City, KS

 - 100% High

Overland Park, KS

 - 100% High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 3.5 GPA in Kansas

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Published: August 19, 2026