Pennsylvania Colleges for a 4.0 GPA

With a 4.0 GPA, you are competitive at 94 four-year colleges in Pennsylvania (8 target, 4 reach, 82 safety). A 4.0 is typically a A/A+ (~93-100%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Pennsylvania 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

Villanova, PA

 3.87 27% Medium

Pittsburgh, PA

 3.79 58% Medium

Bethlehem, PA

 3.81 26% Medium

Pittsburgh, PA

 3.8 84% Medium

Bryn Mawr, PA

 3.85 29% Medium

Mechanicsburg, PA

 3.8 79% Medium

Pittsburgh, PA

 3.86 62% Medium

Huntingdon, PA

 3.81 79% 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

Philadelphia, PA

 3.95 5% Low

Pittsburgh, PA

 3.89 12% Low

Swarthmore, PA

 3.9 7% Low

Haverford, PA

 3.9 12% 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

Philadelphia, PA

 3.46 80% High

Philadelphia, PA

 3.67 79% High

West Chester, PA

 3.43 78% High

Kutztown, PA

 3.31 91% High

Scranton, PA

 3.56 81% High

Allentown, PA

 3.44 72% High

Shippensburg, PA

 3.23 87% High

Philadelphia, PA

 3.44 97% High

Lincoln University, PA

 3.06 66% High

Glenside, PA

 3.42 80% High

Philadelphia, PA

 3.65 89% High

Slippery Rock, PA

 3.5 71% High
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Published: August 19, 2026