Kentucky Colleges for a 3.9 GPA

With a 3.9 GPA, you are competitive at 26 four-year colleges in Kentucky (2 target, 0 reach, 24 safety). A 3.9 is typically a A (~92%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Kentucky 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
Transylvania University Lexington, KY	3.77	87%	Medium
Spalding University Louisville, KY	3.87	99%	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 3.9; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
University of Kentucky Lexington, KY	3.59	93%	High
University of Louisville Louisville, KY	3.64	79%	High
Northern Kentucky University Highland Heights, KY	3.42	68%	High
Kentucky State University Frankfort, KY	2.72	96%	High
Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY	3.42	94%	High
Murray State University Murray, KY	3.57	86%	High
Morehead State University Morehead, KY	3.52	77%	High
Georgetown College Georgetown, KY	3.54	91%	High
Bellarmine University Louisville, KY	3.42	86%	High
Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY	3.39	78%	High
Union Commonwealth University Barbourville, KY	3.15	63%	High
University of Pikeville Pikeville, KY	3.42	100%	High

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Published: August 19, 2026