New England Colleges for a 3.8 GPA

What New England colleges will accept a 3.8 grade point average?

What colleges can I get into?

Graduating with a high school GPA of 3.8 places you within of the academic range at New England colleges like Harvard University, Boston University and Yale University. CollegeSimply has analyzed the incoming freshman grade point averages for a large portion of New England schools and selected 36 colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 3.8. Below are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in the 3.8 range plus or minus .2 grade points (4.0 to 3.6). Scroll down further to sort and filter the full list and see your admission chances at each school.

Is a 3.8 good in high school?

A 3.8 is very close of the highest possible unweighted GPA. It reflects that you've earned mostly A's with a few B's throughout your high school career. This puts you in a strong position to for application and possible acceptance at the many selective colleges. If you can score well on the SAT and ACT you'll have a competitive chance to be accepted at the colleges on this list.

Can I raise my 3.8 GPA?

  • High School Freshmen
    If you completed freshman year with a 3.8, you have plenty of time to change your GPA. The maximum unweighted GPA you can achieve by the end of first semester senior year when you need to apply to colleges is a 3.94 - if you get straight A's from here on out.
  • High School Sophomores
    By the end of sophomore year, more than half of the grades you will report on your college application are set in stone. With a 3.8 you are on the path to be able to apply to and get into many colleges. If you finish sophomore year with a 3.8, the maximum unweighted GPA you can achieve by the end of first semester senior year is 3.89. This is only possible if you get straight A's.
  • High School Juniors
    After junior year, you only have one semester to possibly raise your grades before most college applications are due by January. A 3.8 will allow you to get into many very competitive colleges. The highest unweighted GPA you can achieve by the end of first semester senior year is 3.83.

What is a 3.8 GPA?

A 3.8 is equal to a 91% on the standard U.S. high school unweighted 4.0 scale. The letter grade equivalent of a 3.8 is an A- average.
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List of 3.8 GPA Colleges

Displaying 36 colleges where your 3.8 GPA is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 75 target schools (good chance), 30 reach (harder) schools and 300 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Harvard University
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Cambridge, MA
Harvard University

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

4.0 Average GPA

#4 Best Colleges in America

  • 31,345enrollment
  • $18,037net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1580SAT range
  • 33-36ACT range
Your 3.8 GPA
Admission Chance3%

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Boston University
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Boston, MA
Boston University

Private 4 Year

9 reviews

3.79 Average GPA

#8 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 36,104enrollment
  • $29,154net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1360-1520SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
Your 3.8 GPA
Admission Chance19%

Applications Due Jan 2

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Yale University
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New Haven, CT
Yale University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

3.95 Estimated Average GPA

#5 Best Colleges in America

  • 14,567enrollment
  • $17,511net price
  • 5%acceptance rate
  • 1480-1580SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
Your 3.8 GPA
Admission Chance4%

Applications Due Dec 31

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Boston College
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Chestnut Hill, MA
Boston College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

3.86 Estimated Average GPA

#6 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 15,577enrollment
  • $30,192net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1420-1530SAT range
  • 33-34ACT range
Your 3.8 GPA
Admission Chance17%

Applications Due Jan 1

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Brown University
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Providence, RI
Brown University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

3.94 Estimated Average GPA

#11 Best Colleges in America

  • 10,696enrollment
  • $27,659net price
  • 6%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1570SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
Your 3.8 GPA
Admission Chance4%

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University of Massachusetts Amherst
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Amherst, MA
University of Massachusetts Amherst

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

3.99 Average GPA

#1 Best Public Universities in Massachusetts

  • 32,045enrollment
  • $22,505net price
  • 66%acceptance rate
  • 1250-1460SAT range
  • 28-33ACT range
Your 3.8 GPA
Admission Chance55%

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Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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Cambridge, MA
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

3.96 Estimated Average GPA

#8 Best Colleges in America

  • 11,934enrollment
  • $19,998net price
  • 4%acceptance rate
  • 1510-1580SAT range
  • 34-36ACT range
Your 3.8 GPA
Admission Chance3%

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Northeastern University
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Boston, MA
Northeastern University

Private 4 Year

5 reviews

3.91 Estimated Average GPA

#14 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 28,167enrollment
  • $37,738net price
  • 18%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
Your 3.8 GPA
Admission Chance14%

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Dartmouth College
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Hanover, NH
Dartmouth College

Private 4 Year

4 reviews

3.9 Estimated Average GPA

#12 Best Colleges in America

  • 6,761enrollment
  • $24,525net price
  • 6%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
Your 3.8 GPA
Admission Chance5%

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Tufts University
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Medford, MA
Tufts University

Private 4 Year

2 reviews

3.91 Estimated Average GPA

#5 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 13,293enrollment
  • $32,720net price
  • 11%acceptance rate
  • 1440-1550SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
Your 3.8 GPA
Admission Chance9%

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University of Connecticut
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Storrs, CT
University of Connecticut

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

3.74 Estimated Average GPA

#10 Best Public Universities in America

  • 26,876enrollment
  • $22,233net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 1230-1430SAT range
  • 27-33ACT range
Your 3.8 GPA
Admission Chance59%

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Rhode Island School of Design
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Providence, RI
Rhode Island School of Design

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

3.71 Estimated Average GPA

#2 Best Colleges in Rhode Island

  • 2,576enrollment
  • $40,048net price
  • 19%acceptance rate
  • 1310-1480SAT range
  • 28-34ACT range
Your 3.8 GPA
Admission Chance22%

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Emerson College
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Boston, MA
Emerson College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

3.73 Average GPA

#17 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,900enrollment
  • $47,594net price
  • 45%acceptance rate
  • 1200-1400SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
Your 3.8 GPA
Admission Chance49%

Applications Due Jan 5

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Babson College
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Wellesley, MA
Babson College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

3.79 Estimated Average GPA

#13 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 3,684enrollment
  • $31,559net price
  • 25%acceptance rate
  • 1330-1480SAT range
  • 30-33ACT range
Your 3.8 GPA
Admission Chance25%

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Amherst College
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Amherst, MA
Amherst College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

3.91 Estimated Average GPA

#14 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,971enrollment
  • $18,832net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1550SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
Your 3.8 GPA
Admission Chance7%

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Bentley University
B
Waltham, MA
Bentley University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

3.75 Estimated Average GPA

#12 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,158enrollment
  • $42,759net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1413SAT range
  • 28-32ACT range
Your 3.8 GPA
Admission Chance64%

Applications Due Jan 7

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Brandeis University
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Waltham, MA
Brandeis University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

3.84 Average GPA

#11 Best Private Colleges in Massachusetts

  • 5,558enrollment
  • $41,222net price
  • 39%acceptance rate
  • 1370-1530SAT range
  • 31-34ACT range
Your 3.8 GPA
Admission Chance37%

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University of Vermont
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Burlington, VT
University of Vermont

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.75 Average GPA

#1 Best Public Universities in Vermont

  • 13,826enrollment
  • $20,235net price
  • 64%acceptance rate
  • 1240-1410SAT range
  • 29-33ACT range
Your 3.8 GPA
Admission Chance67%

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