Ohio Colleges for a 3.8 GPA

With a 3.8 GPA, you are competitive at 79 four-year colleges in Ohio (22 target, 0 reach, 57 safety). A 3.8 is typically a A- (~91%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Ohio 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

Columbus, OH

 3.76 61% Medium

Oxford, OH

 3.85 75% Medium

Cincinnati, OH

 3.69 85% Medium

Dayton, OH

 3.77 65% Medium

Cincinnati, OH

 3.68 86% Medium

Cleveland, OH

 3.86 37% Medium

Oberlin, OH

 3.67 34% Medium

Kent, OH

 3.61 86% Medium

Bowling Green, OH

 3.6 81% Medium

Granville, OH

 3.76 17% Medium

Gambier, OH

 3.84 31% Medium

University Heights, OH

 3.66 81% Medium
View all 22 target colleges

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

Athens, OH

 3.59 85% High

Wilberforce, OH

 2.8 99% High

Toledo, OH

 3.56 92% High

Cleveland, OH

 3.31 91% High

Youngstown, OH

 3.51 84% High

Alliance, OH

 3.33 78% High

Dayton, OH

 3.41 96% High

Marietta, OH

 3.54 79% High

Ashland, OH

 3.54 76% High

Tiffin, OH

 3.33 86% High

New Concord, OH

 3.42 82% High

Lima, OH

 2.86 100% High
View all 57 safety colleges

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Published: August 19, 2026