New York Colleges for a 3.6 GPA

With a 3.6 GPA, you are competitive at 122 four-year colleges in New York (50 target, 13 reach, 59 safety). A 3.6 is typically a A- (~89%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in New York 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

Syracuse, NY

3.69 46% Medium

Bronx, NY

3.67 59% Medium

Buffalo, NY

3.75 74% Medium

New York, NY

3.7 54% Medium

Rochester, NY

3.75 40% Medium
3.5 83% Medium

New York, NY

3.4 76% Medium

Hempstead, NY

3.74 68% Medium

Poughkeepsie, NY

3.56 57% Medium
3.7 67% Medium

New Rochelle, NY

3.4 87% Medium

Saratoga Springs, NY

3.75 21% Medium

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

New York, NY

3.79 9% Low

Ithaca, NY

3.9 9% Low

Stony Brook, NY

3.94 49% Low
4.0 39% Low
3.91 4% Low

Hamilton, NY

3.77 14% Low

New York, NY

3.85 9% Low

Poughkeepsie, NY

3.86 19% Low
3.88 63% Low

West Point, New York

4.0 12% Low

Brooklyn, NY

3.86 73% Low

Clinton, NY

3.87 14% 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
3.3 69% High
3.26 91% High

Queens, NY

3.0 64% High
3.37 74% High

Brockport, NY

2.79 71% High
2.84 73% High

Brookville, NY

3.36 86% High

Morrisville, NY

2.7 92% High

Rockville Centre, NY

3.2 82% High

Staten Island, NY

3.0 92% High
3.14 85% High

Dobbs Ferry, NY

3.19 86% High

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Published: August 19, 2026