Ohio Colleges for a 3.7 GPA

With a 3.7 GPA, you are competitive at 80 four-year colleges in Ohio (30 target, 0 reach, 50 safety). A 3.7 is typically a A- (~90%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Ohio 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

Columbus, OH

 3.76 61% Medium

Oxford, OH

 3.85 75% 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

Cleveland, OH

 3.86 37% 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
View all 30 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

Wilberforce, OH

 2.8 99% High

Cleveland, OH

 3.31 91% High

Alliance, OH

 3.33 78% High

Dayton, OH

 3.41 96% High

Tiffin, OH

 3.33 86% High

New Concord, OH

 3.42 82% 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
View all 50 safety colleges

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Published: August 19, 2026