What colleges will accept a 2.9 grade point average?
Graduating with a high school GPA of 2.9 places you within of the academic range at colleges like Morgan State University, Alabama State University and Virginia State University. CollegeSimply has analyzed the incoming freshman grade point averages for a large portion of U.S. schools and selected 181 colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 2.9. Below are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in the 2.9 range plus or minus .2 grade points (3.1 to 2.7). Scroll down further to sort and filter the full list and see your admission chances at each school.
A 2.9 is just short of the average U.S. high school GPA of 3.0 and a bit behind of the average GPA for college-bound students of approximately 3.15. There are many four-year colleges to choose from where a 2.9 GPA is well within the typical GPA range for accepted students and you will find yourself a competitive applicant. If you are still a junior or below, you have a few semesters to earn some A's and B's to bring your GPA over 3.0. This will allow you to apply to a wider range of more selective colleges.
A 2.9 is equal to a 82% on the standard U.S. high school unweighted 4.0 scale. The letter grade equivalent of a 2.9 is a B- average.
181 results nationwide
Displaying 181 colleges where your 2.9 GPA is within the typical range of past accepted students. You have a chance at being accepted but admission may be challenging at more selective colleges. Hint: Filter by admission chance for 426 target schools (good chance), 1,920 reach (harder) schools and 1,116 safety (easier) schools you can consider.
Public 4 Year
5 reviews
3.1 Average GPA
#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland
Applications Due Nov 1
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
3.09 Average GPA
#11 Best Public Universities in Alabama
Applications Due Mar 1
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
2.85 Average GPA
#12 Best Public Universities in Virginia
Applications Due May 1
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
2.77 Average GPA
#11 Best Public Universities in Georgia
Applications Due Jul 15
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
3.08 Average GPA
Public 4 Year
2 reviews
2.77 Average GPA
#10 Best Public Universities in Georgia
Applications Due May 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
3.01 Estimated Average GPA
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
3.07 Average GPA
#8 Best Public Universities in Georgia
Applications Due Apr 1
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
3.02 Estimated Average GPA
#16 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Applications Due May 1
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
3.01 Average GPA
#11 Best Public Universities in North Carolina
Public 4 Year
1 reviews
3.08 Average GPA
#23 Best Public Universities in New York
Applications Due Jan 16
Public 4 Year
3 reviews
2.88 Average GPA
Private 4 Year
5 reviews
3.1 Average GPA
#3 Best Private Colleges in Alabama
Applications Due Jun 15
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
3.0 Average GPA
#14 Best Public Universities in New York
Applications Due Jan 1
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
2.89 Average GPA
Applications Due Jul 31
Private 4 Year
0 reviews
3.1 Average GPA
Applications Due Feb 15
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
2.88 Estimated Average GPA
#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama
Applications Due May 15
Public 4 Year
0 reviews
3.05 Average GPA
#9 Best Public Universities in Georgia
Applications Due May 1