Vermont Colleges for a 3.6 GPA

With a 3.6 GPA, you are competitive at 8 four-year colleges in Vermont (2 target, 1 reach, 5 safety). A 3.6 is typically a A- (~89%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Vermont 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
University of Vermont Burlington, VT	3.75	65%	Medium
Bennington College Bennington, VT	3.51	45%	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
Middlebury College Middlebury, VT	3.89	11%	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
Norwich University Northfield, VT	3.39	74%	High
Champlain College Burlington, VT	3.35	83%	High
Saint Michael's College Colchester, VT	3.27	85%	High
Vermont State University Randolph, VT	3.19	82%	High
Sterling College Craftsbury Common, VT	3.1	67%	High

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Published: August 19, 2026