Virginia Colleges for a 3.8 GPA

With a 3.8 GPA, you are competitive at 40 four-year colleges in Virginia (14 target, 1 reach, 25 safety). A 3.8 is typically a A- (~91%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Virginia 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

Blacksburg, VA

 3.97 55% Medium

Charlottesville, VA

 3.85 17% Medium

Fairfax, VA

 3.68 87% Medium

Williamsburg, VA

 3.85 34% Medium

Richmond, VA

 3.75 93% Medium

University of Richmond, VA

 3.71 22% Medium

Newport News, VA

 3.79 86% Medium

Lexington, VA

 3.65 71% Medium

Fredericksburg, VA

 3.71 80% Medium

Winchester, VA

 3.7 77% Medium

Bridgewater, VA

 3.61 92% Medium

Ashland, VA

 3.7 87% Medium
View all 14 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

Lexington, VA

 3.87 14% 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

Harrisonburg, VA

 3.57 72% High

Norfolk, VA

 3.3 90% High

Petersburg, VA

 2.85 89% High

Lynchburg, VA

 3.56 99% High

Hampton, VA

 3.3 62% High

Radford, VA

 3.31 90% High

Norfolk, VA

 2.9 88% High

Farmville, VA

 3.59 90% High

Salem, VA

 3.56 83% High

Arlington, VA

 3.38 93% High

Richmond, VA

 2.71 98% High

Ferrum, VA

 3.14 89% High
View all 25 safety colleges

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Published: August 19, 2026