Virginia Colleges for a 3.9 GPA

With a 3.9 GPA, you are competitive at 40 four-year colleges in Virginia (11 target, 1 reach, 28 safety). A 3.9 is typically a A (~92%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Virginia 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

Blacksburg, VA

 3.97 55% Medium

Charlottesville, VA

 3.85 17% 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

Fredericksburg, VA

 3.71 80% Medium

Winchester, VA

 3.7 77% Medium

Ashland, VA

 3.7 87% Medium

Roanoke, VA

 3.76 68% Medium

Purcellville, Virginia

 3.83 77% 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

Lexington, VA

 3.87 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

Fairfax, VA

 3.68 87% High

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

Lexington, VA

 3.65 71% High

Farmville, VA

 3.59 90% High

Salem, VA

 3.56 83% High

Arlington, VA

 3.38 93% High
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Published: August 19, 2026