Georgia Colleges for a 3.9 GPA

With a 3.9 GPA, you are competitive at 45 four-year colleges in Georgia (7 target, 2 reach, 36 safety). A 3.9 is typically a A (~92%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Georgia 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

Athens, GA

 4.0 38% Medium

Atlanta, GA

 3.75 25% Medium

Macon, GA

 3.98 69% Medium

Mount Berry, GA

 3.84 64% Medium

Atlanta, GA

 3.73 88% Medium

Decatur, GA

 3.77 62% Medium

Lookout Mountain, GA

 3.7 87% 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

Atlanta, GA

 3.85 14% Low

Atlanta, GA

 3.8 11% 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

Savannah, GA

 3.56 83% High

Atlanta, GA

 3.28 64% High

Statesboro, GA

 3.36 88% High

Carrollton, GA

 3.31 52% High

Savannah, GA

 2.77 100% High

Albany, GA

 2.77 100% High

Valdosta, GA

 3.23 72% High

Lawrenceville, GA

 2.88 95% High

Milledgeville, GA

 3.53 78% High

Columbus, GA

 3.07 99% High

Fort Valley, GA

 2.87 66% High

Morrow, GA

 3.0 68% High
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Published: August 19, 2026