South Carolina Colleges for a 3.8 GPA

With a 3.8 GPA, you are competitive at 29 four-year colleges in South Carolina (15 target, 0 reach, 14 safety). A 3.8 is typically a A- (~91%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in South Carolina 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

Clemson, SC

 3.75 38% Medium

Columbia, SC

 3.69 60% Medium

Conway, SC

 3.72 75% Medium

Charleston, SC

 3.94 60% Medium

Spartanburg, SC

 3.7 52% Medium

Greenville, SC

 3.61 43% Medium

Rock Hill, SC

 4.0 79% Medium

Anderson, SC

 3.72 55% Medium

Greenwood, SC

 3.66 81% Medium

Clinton, SC

 3.6 68% Medium

Charleston, SC

 3.8 23% Medium

Bluffton, SC

 3.82 73% Medium
View all 15 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

Orangeburg, SC

 3.17 83% High

Charleston, SC

 3.24 96% High

Orangeburg, SC

 3.28 65% High

Columbia, SC

 3.56 94% High

Aiken, SC

 3.19 79% High

Newberry, SC

 3.58 90% High

Spartanburg, SC

 2.53 67% High

Gaffney, SC

 3.42 97% High

Columbia, SC

 3.5 94% High

Hartsville, SC

 3.1 94% High

Due West, SC

 3.26 63% High

Sumter, SC

 2.57 100% High
View all 14 safety colleges

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Published: August 19, 2026