Kansas Colleges for a 3.8 GPA

With a 3.8 GPA, you are competitive at 23 four-year colleges in Kansas (2 target, 0 reach, 21 safety). A 3.8 is typically a A- (~91%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Kansas for a 3.8 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 3.8 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
University of Kansas Lawrence, KS	3.66	93%	Medium
Kansas State University Manhattan, KS	3.77	82%	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
No colleges found in this category.

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 3.8; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Wichita State University Wichita, KS	3.48	94%	High
Baker University Baldwin City, KS	3.45	94%	High
Pittsburg State University Pittsburg, KS	3.4	89%	High
Emporia State University Emporia, KS	3.41	98%	High
Benedictine College Atchison, KS	3.57	98%	High
Washburn University Topeka, KS	3.46	100%	High
Southwestern College Winfield, KS	3.33	76%	High
Newman University Wichita, KS	3.56	74%	High
Ottawa University Ottawa Ottawa, KS	3.12	83%	High
McPherson College McPherson, KS	3.33	77%	High
Bethany College Lindsborg, KS	3.16	56%	High
University of Saint Mary Leavenworth, KS	3.36	87%	High

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Published: August 19, 2026