Florida Colleges for a 3.8 GPA

With a 3.8 GPA, you are competitive at 64 four-year colleges in Florida (21 target, 0 reach, 43 safety). A 3.8 is typically a A- (~91%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Florida for a 3.8 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 3.8 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Gainesville, FL

 3.9 24% Medium

Tallahassee, FL

 3.7 24% Medium

Coral Gables, FL

 3.7 19% Medium

Orlando, FL

 3.64 40% Medium

Boca Raton, FL

 3.74 66% Medium

Fort Myers, FL

 4.0 63% Medium

Tampa, FL

 3.64 43% Medium

Miami, FL

 4.0 55% Medium

Fort Lauderdale, FL

 3.99 73% Medium

Jacksonville, FL

 3.89 53% Medium

Pensacola, FL

 3.6 58% Medium

Miami, FL

 3.6 77% Medium
View all 21 target colleges

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 3.8; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Saint Augustine, FL

 3.38 81% High

Orlando, FL

 - 100% High

Fort Lauderdale, FL

 - 100% High

Miami, FL

 - 100% High

Boca Raton, FL

 3.3 73% High

West Palm Beach, FL

 3.36 82% High

Saint Leo, FL

 3.1 78% High

Lake Worth, FL

 - 100% High

Daytona Beach, FL

 3.3 88% High

Sarasota, FL

 3.48 70% High

Temple Terrace, FL

 3.28 70% High

Babson Park, FL

 2.98 69% High
View all 43 safety colleges

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Published: August 19, 2026