3.8 GPA ≈ A- · Excellent
A 3.8 puts you well into the top tier. It clears honors thresholds (usually 3.5) and is competitive at highly selective schools, where the middle 50% of admitted students often sit between 3.8 and 4.0.
What letter grade is a 3.8 GPA?
On the standard 4.0 scale a 3.8 is about a A-. (A = 4.0, A− = 3.7, B+ = 3.3, B = 3.0, B− = 2.7, C+ = 2.3, C = 2.0.)
How does a 3.8 compare?
The average US college GPA is about 3.1 and the average high-school GPA about 3.0, so a 3.8 is well above average. The common benchmarks: 2.0 to stay in good standing, 3.0 for most scholarships and graduate programs, 3.5 for honors, 3.7+ for the most selective schools.
Can I raise a 3.8?
Yes, and the fewer credits you have so far, the faster it moves. Use the cumulative section below: enter 3.8 and your credits so far, add the courses you are taking now, and see exactly where a strong term lands you.