New Jersey Colleges for a 3.8 GPA

With a 3.8 GPA, you are competitive at 29 four-year colleges in New Jersey (3 target, 1 reach, 25 safety). A 3.8 is typically a A- (~91%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in New Jersey 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

South Orange, NJ

 3.64 73% Medium

Newark, NJ

 3.72 65% Medium

Hoboken, NJ

 3.88 48% 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

Princeton, NJ

 3.93 5% 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

New Brunswick, NJ

 3.3 58% High

Union, NJ

 3.2 76% High

Montclair, NJ

 3.3 88% High

West Long Branch, NJ

 3.57 89% High

Glassboro, NJ

 3.44 78% High

Ewing, NJ

 3.29 62% High

Mahwah, NJ

 3.47 71% High

Lawrenceville, NJ

 3.41 79% High

Bloomfield, NJ

 2.69 70% High

Newark, NJ

 3.23 71% High

Wayne, NJ

 2.97 90% High

Galloway, NJ

 3.54 89% High
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Published: August 19, 2026