3.8 GPA Colleges in Pacific Northwestern You Can Get Into for 2023

Pacific Northwestern Colleges for a 3.8 GPA

What Pacific Northwestern 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 Pacific Northwestern colleges like University of Washington Seattle Campus, University of Oregon and Oregon State University. CollegeSimply has analyzed the incoming freshman grade point averages for a large portion of Pacific Northwestern schools and selected 15 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.

GPA 3.8 Pacific Northwest Public Private 4 year

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Displaying 15 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 45 target schools (good chance), 0 reach (harder) schools and 132 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

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University of Washington Seattle Campus

Public 4 Year

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3.82 Average GPA

#8 Best Public Universities in America

52,434enrollment
$9,661net price
53%acceptance rate
1200-1453SAT range
27-33ACT range

Your 3.8 GPA

Admission Chance52%

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Pacific Northwestern Colleges for a 3.8 GPA

What colleges can I get into?

Is a 3.8 good in high school?

Can I raise my 3.8 GPA?

What is a 3.8 GPA?

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List of 3.8 GPA Colleges

University of Washington Seattle Campus

University of Oregon

Oregon State University

Seattle University

University of Portland

Reed College

Gonzaga University

Lewis & Clark College

Willamette University

Whitman College

Pacific University

Pacific Lutheran University

George Fox University

Whitworth University

Linfield University