Kentucky Colleges for a 3.6 GPA

With a 3.6 GPA, you are competitive at 28 four-year colleges in Kentucky (14 target, 1 reach, 13 safety). A 3.6 is typically a A- (~89%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Kentucky for a 3.6 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 3.6 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Lexington, KY

 3.59 93% Medium

Louisville, KY

 3.64 79% Medium

Highland Heights, KY

 3.42 68% Medium

Bowling Green, KY

 3.42 94% Medium

Murray, KY

 3.57 86% Medium

Morehead, KY

 3.52 77% Medium

Georgetown, KY

 3.54 91% Medium

Louisville, KY

 3.42 86% Medium

Danville, KY

 3.62 54% Medium

Lexington, KY

 3.77 87% Medium

Wilmore, KY

 3.65 63% Medium

Williamsburg, KY

 3.47 99% Medium
View all 14 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

Louisville, KY

 3.87 99% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 3.6; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Frankfort, KY

 2.72 96% High

Richmond, KY

 3.39 78% High

Barbourville, KY

 3.15 63% High

Pikeville, KY

 3.42 100% High

Owensboro, KY

 3.3 72% High

Campbellsville, KY

 3.36 80% High

Columbia, KY

 3.41 100% High

Crestview Hills, KY

 3.35 90% High

Midway, KY

 3.39 95% High

Grayson, KY

 3.16 61% High

Louisville, KY

 - 100% High

Jackson, KY

 3.33 100% High
View all 13 safety colleges

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Published: August 19, 2026