Missouri Colleges for a 3.8 GPA

With a 3.8 GPA, you are competitive at 43 four-year colleges in Missouri (11 target, 2 reach, 30 safety). A 3.8 is typically a A- (~91%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Missouri 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

Columbia, MO

 3.61 78% Medium

Springfield, MO

 3.73 91% Medium

Saint Louis, MO

 3.95 75% Medium

Kirksville, MO

 3.81 84% Medium

Springfield, MO

 3.79 58% Medium

Kansas City, MO

 3.62 70% Medium

Saint Louis, MO

 3.64 86% Medium

Rolla, MO

 3.81 73% Medium

Liberty, MO

 3.61 38% Medium

Warrensburg, MO

 3.68 64% Medium

Saint Louis, MO

 3.65 90% 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

St. Louis, MO

 3.92 12% Low

Point Lookout, MO

 3.71 12% 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

Maryville, MO

 3.45 86% High

Saint Louis, MO

 3.58 95% High

Kansas City, MO

 3.54 72% High

Jefferson City, MO

 2.75 100% High

Saint Louis, MO

 3.04 100% High

Columbia, MO

 3.59 100% High

Columbia, MO

 3.27 77% High

Cape Girardeau, MO

 3.53 74% High

Kansas City, MO

 3.24 88% High

Saint Joseph, MO

 3.25 100% High

Parkville, MO

 - 100% High

Joplin, MO

 3.5 97% High
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Published: August 19, 2026