North Carolina Colleges for a 2.1 GPA

With a 2.1 GPA, you are competitive at 11 four-year colleges in North Carolina (0 target, 4 reach, 7 safety). A 2.1 is typically a C (~75%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in North Carolina for a 2.1 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 2.1 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance
No colleges found in this category.

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

Raleigh, NC

 2.6 80% Low

Raleigh, NC

 2.5 34% Low

Charlotte, NC

 2.48 45% Low

Salisbury, NC

 2.64 59% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 2.1; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Laurinburg, NC

 3.13 100% High

Winston Salem, NC

 2.6 100% High

Fayetteville, NC

 - 100% High

Cary, NC

 - 100% High

Dunn, NC

 2.85 100% High

Charlotte, NC

 - 100% High

Wendell, North Carolina

 - 100% High

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Published: August 19, 2026