North Carolina Colleges for a 2.7 GPA

With a 2.7 GPA, you are competitive at 27 four-year colleges in North Carolina (6 target, 14 reach, 7 safety). A 2.7 is typically a B- (~80%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in North Carolina for a 2.7 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 2.7 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College Avg GPA Acceptance Rate Your Chance

Raleigh, NC

2.6 80% Medium
2.5 34% Medium

Murfreesboro, NC

2.89 69% Medium

Salisbury, NC

2.64 59% Medium

Mount Olive, NC

2.85 76% Medium

Greensboro, NC

2.74 51% 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
3.27 87% Low

Winston-Salem, NC

3.01 78% Low
3.11 82% Low

Elizabeth City, NC

3.16 64% Low

Greensboro, NC

3.14 80% Low

Wilson, NC

3.25 94% Low

Brevard, NC

3.07 42% Low

Misenheimer, NC

3.18 96% Low

Montreat, NC

3.07 69% Low
3.2 80% Low

Winston-Salem, NC

3.3 77% Low
3.21 23% Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 2.7; 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
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Published: August 19, 2026