Alabama Colleges for a 2.6 GPA

With a 2.6 GPA, you are competitive at 13 four-year colleges in Alabama (1 target, 7 reach, 5 safety). A 2.6 is typically a B- (~79%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Alabama for a 2.6 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 2.6 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Talladega, AL

 2.4 85% 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

Montgomery, AL

 2.95 98% Low

Tuskegee, AL

 3.1 49% Low

Normal, AL

 3.02 58% Low

Huntsville, AL

 2.99 45% Low

Livingston, AL

 3.16 43% Low

Tuscaloosa, AL

 2.9 62% Low

Florence, AL

 3.1 90% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 2.6; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Fairfield, AL

 2.5 100% High

Montgomery, AL

 - 100% High

Selma, AL

 2.15 100% High

Huntsville, AL

 - 100% High

Athens, AL

 - 100% High

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Published: August 19, 2026