Iowa Colleges for a 3.7 GPA

With a 3.7 GPA, you are competitive at 31 four-year colleges in Iowa (14 target, 0 reach, 17 safety). A 3.7 is typically a A- (~90%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Iowa for a 3.7 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 3.7 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Ames, IA

 3.7 89% Medium

Iowa City, IA

 3.81 84% Medium

Des Moines, IA

 3.7 64% Medium

Grinnell, IA

 3.89 15% Medium

Mount Vernon, IA

 3.53 80% Medium

Orange City, IA

 3.57 80% Medium

Cedar Falls, IA

 3.61 93% Medium

Cedar Rapids, IA

 3.74 64% Medium

Decorah, IA

 3.65 72% Medium

Pella, IA

 3.52 86% Medium

Cedar Rapids, IA

 3.5 83% Medium

Indianola, IA

 3.62 86% 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
No colleges found in this category.

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 3.7; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Dubuque, IA

 3.24 89% High

Waverly, IA

 3.48 76% High

Davenport, IA

 3.39 77% High

Des Moines, IA

 3.3 99% High

Dubuque, IA

 3.48 100% High

Fayette, IA

 3.34 96% High

Sioux City, IA

 3.42 71% High

Storm Lake, IA

 3.49 78% High

Dubuque, IA

 3.36 72% High

Oskaloosa, IA

 3.0 52% High

Davenport, IA

 - 100% High

Sioux City, IA

 3.21 100% High
View all 17 safety colleges

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Published: August 19, 2026