Colorado Colleges for a 3.9 GPA

With a 3.9 GPA, you are competitive at 20 four-year colleges in Colorado (3 target, 1 reach, 16 safety). A 3.9 is typically a A (~92%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Colorado for a 3.9 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 3.9 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
University of Denver Denver, CO	3.72	78%	Medium
Colorado School of Mines Golden, CO	3.84	61%	Medium
Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO	3.98	18%	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
United States Air Force Academy USAF Academy, Colorado	3.81	14%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 3.9; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
University of Colorado Boulder Boulder, CO	3.68	78%	High
Colorado State University Fort Collins Fort Collins, CO	3.68	89%	High
University of Northern Colorado Greeley, CO	3.53	86%	High
University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO	3.36	97%	High
University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus Denver, CO	3.46	75%	High
Adams State University Alamosa, CO	3.2	100%	High
Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO	3.03	99%	High
Colorado Mesa University Grand Junction, CO	3.28	82%	High
Regis University Denver, CO	3.68	86%	High
Colorado State University Pueblo Pueblo, CO	3.3	95%	High
Western Colorado University Gunnison, CO	3.42	100%	High
Fort Lewis College Durango, CO	3.3	77%	High

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Published: August 19, 2026