Louisiana Colleges for a 2.6 GPA

With a 2.6 GPA, you are competitive at 7 four-year colleges in Louisiana (1 target, 4 reach, 2 safety). A 2.6 is typically a B- (~79%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Louisiana 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
Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA	2.4	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
Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA	3.1	35%	Low
Grambling State University Grambling, LA	3.01	45%	Low
Louisiana State University Alexandria Alexandria, LA	3.16	92%	Low
University of Holy Cross New Orleans, LA	3.12	74%	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
Saint Joseph Seminary College St. Benedict, LA	3.25	100%	High
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary New Orleans, Louisiana	-	100%	High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 2.6 GPA in Louisiana

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Published: August 19, 2026