Ohio Colleges for a 3.6 GPA

With a 3.6 GPA, you are competitive at 82 four-year colleges in Ohio (34 target, 4 reach, 44 safety). A 3.6 is typically a A- (~89%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Ohio 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

Columbus, OH

 3.76 61% Medium

Cincinnati, OH

 3.69 85% Medium

Dayton, OH

 3.77 65% Medium

Cincinnati, OH

 3.68 86% Medium

Athens, OH

 3.59 85% Medium

Oberlin, OH

 3.67 34% Medium

Kent, OH

 3.61 86% Medium

Bowling Green, OH

 3.6 81% Medium

Toledo, OH

 3.56 92% Medium

Granville, OH

 3.76 17% Medium

University Heights, OH

 3.66 81% Medium

Akron, OH

 3.47 60% Medium
View all 34 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

Oxford, OH

 3.85 75% Low

Cleveland, OH

 3.86 37% Low

Gambier, OH

 3.84 31% Low

Cedarville, OH

 3.9 65% 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

Wilberforce, OH

 2.8 99% High

Cleveland, OH

 3.31 91% High

Alliance, OH

 3.33 78% High

Tiffin, OH

 3.33 86% High

Lima, OH

 2.86 100% High

Columbus, OH

 - 100% High

Celina, OH

 3.27 100% High

Wilberforce, OH

 2.82 41% High

Columbus, OH

 3.32 94% High

North Canton, OH

 3.38 71% High

Hiram, OH

 3.28 94% High

Tiffin, OH

 3.11 80% High
View all 44 safety colleges

View the full list of colleges that accept a 3.6 GPA in Ohio

See all colleges nationally for a 3.6 GPA

Published: August 19, 2026