Louisiana Colleges for a 3.8 GPA

With a 3.8 GPA, you are competitive at 20 four-year colleges in Louisiana (2 target, 1 reach, 17 safety). A 3.8 is typically a A- (~91%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Louisiana 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
Louisiana State University Baton Rouge, LA	3.77	73%	Medium
Xavier University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA	3.7	69%	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
Tulane University of Louisiana New Orleans, LA	3.64	14%	Low

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
Grambling State University Grambling, LA	3.01	45%	High
Louisiana Tech University Ruston, LA	3.58	86%	High
Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA	3.48	93%	High
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA	3.4	87%	High
Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA	2.4	79%	High
University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA	3.21	74%	High
University of Louisiana at Monroe Monroe, LA	3.53	85%	High
Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA	3.39	99%	High
Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA	3.34	91%	High
Louisiana State University Alexandria Alexandria, LA	3.16	92%	High
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA	3.3	93%	High
Louisiana Christian University Pineville, LA	3.35	77%	High

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Published: August 19, 2026