Illinois Colleges for a 4.0 GPA

With a 4.0 GPA, you are competitive at 58 four-year colleges in Illinois (6 target, 2 reach, 50 safety). A 4.0 is typically a A/A+ (~93-100%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Illinois for a 4.0 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 4.0 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Champaign, IL

 3.79 42% Medium

Chicago, IL

 3.8 76% Medium

Peoria, IL

 3.83 77% Medium

Chicago, IL

 3.84 55% Medium

Bloomington, IL

 3.86 39% Medium

University Park, IL

 4.0 48% 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

Chicago, IL

 3.95 4% Low

Evanston, IL

 3.92 8% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 4.0; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Chicago, IL

 3.41 77% High

Chicago, IL

 3.71 82% High

Normal, IL

 3.41 88% High

Dekalb, IL

 3.3 70% High

Wheaton, IL

 3.75 87% High

Carbondale, IL

 3.24 87% High

Chicago, IL

 3.18 43% High

Chicago, IL

 3.1 75% High

Chicago, IL

 3.41 89% High

Romeoville, IL

 3.6 71% High

Aurora, IL

 3.56 81% High

Edwardsville, IL

 3.54 97% High
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Published: August 19, 2026