West Virginia Colleges for a 3.8 GPA

With a 3.8 GPA, you are competitive at 17 four-year colleges in West Virginia (2 target, 0 reach, 15 safety). A 3.8 is typically a A- (~91%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in West 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

Huntington, WV

 3.68 96% Medium

Shepherdstown, WV

 3.6 97% 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
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

Morgantown, WV

 3.45 89% High

Institute, WV

 3.24 96% High

Charleston, WV

 3.13 62% High

Athens, WV

 3.4 93% High

West Liberty, WV

 3.53 97% High

Buckhannon, WV

 3.52 93% High

Fairmont, WV

 3.36 99% High

Glenville, WV

 3.3 100% High

Wheeling, WV

 3.33 63% High

Elkins, WV

 3.35 94% High

Bethany, WV

 2.85 59% High

Bluefield, WV

 3.41 97% High
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Published: August 19, 2026