Colleges for a 2.9 GPA

What colleges will likely accept a 2.9 grade point average?

Is a 2.9 good?

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.

What is a 2.9 GPA?

A 2.9 is equal to a 84% on the standard U.S. high school unweighted 4.0 scale. The letter grade equivalent of a 2.9 is a B- average.

What colleges can I get into?

Graduating with a high school GPA of 2.9 places you within of the academic range at these colleges. CollegeSimply has analyzed the incoming freshman grade point averages for a large portion of U.S. schools and selected 193 colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 2.9. Here are some of the top ranked colleges which have historically accepted students in the 2.9 range plus or minus .3 points. Scroll down further to explore, search, sort and filter the full list.

Best ranked colleges for a 2.9 GPA
CollegeAverage GPA
Molloy College3.0
CUNY Hunter College3.1
Otis College of Art and Design3.15
Northern Illinois University3.15
Woodbury University3.11
Southern Illinois University Carbondale2.86
University of Alaska Fairbanks3.19
Wentworth Institute of Technology2.99
Long Island University C W Post Campus2.9
Western Illinois University3.11
Alfred University3.18
Champlain College3.04
North Park University3.16
SUNY College at Brockport3.06
Concordia University Chicago3.02
GPA 2.9 Public Private 4 year

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List of 2.9 GPA Colleges

Displaying 193 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 638 target schools (good chance), 1,422 reach (harder) schools and 668 safety (easier) schools you can consider.

Virginia State University
V
Petersburg, VA
Virginia State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.8 Average GPA

#13 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 4,385enrollment
  • $18,034net price
  • 95%acceptance rate
  • 830-1010SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
Your 2.9 GPA
Admission Chance96%
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Radford University
R
Radford, VA
Radford University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

3.15 Average GPA

 

  • 9,335enrollment
  • $14,981net price
  • 75%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
Your 2.9 GPA
Admission Chance62%
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Norfolk State University
N
Norfolk, VA
Norfolk State University

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

2.92 Average GPA

#14 Best Public Universities in Virginia

  • 5,204enrollment
  • $12,645net price
  • 92%acceptance rate
  • 860-1040SAT range
  • 15-21ACT range
Your 2.9 GPA
Admission Chance92%
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Virginia Union University
V
Richmond, VA
Virginia Union University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

2.61 Average GPA

#20 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,552enrollment
  • $21,417net price
  • 63%acceptance rate
  • 770-929SAT range
  • 14-17ACT range
Your 2.9 GPA
Admission Chance77%
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Ferrum College
F
Ferrum, VA
Ferrum College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

2.81 Average GPA

#19 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,124enrollment
  • $23,010net price
  • 73%acceptance rate
  • 860-1060SAT range
  • 16-21ACT range
Your 2.9 GPA
Admission Chance77%
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Averett University
A
Danville, VA
Averett University

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

3.17 Average GPA

 

  • 961enrollment
  • $24,013net price
  • 65%acceptance rate
  • 860-1060SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
Your 2.9 GPA
Admission Chance50%
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Bluefield College
B
Bluefield, VA
 
Bluefield College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

3.0 Average GPA

#17 Best Private Colleges in Virginia

  • 1,156enrollment
  • $23,054net price
  • 99%acceptance rate
  • 900-1070SAT range
  • 16-22ACT range
Your 2.9 GPA
Admission Chance99%
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Morgan State University
M
Baltimore, MD
Morgan State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

2.65 Average GPA

#9 Best Public Universities in Maryland

  • 7,712enrollment
  • $15,998net price
  • 68%acceptance rate
  • 570-840SAT range
  • 16-20ACT range
Your 2.9 GPA
Admission Chance79%
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Kutztown University of Pennsylvania
K
Kutztown, PA
Kutztown University of Pennsylvania

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.17 Average GPA

#11 Best Public Universities in Pennsylvania

  • 8,290enrollment
  • $22,401net price
  • 90%acceptance rate
  • 970-1140SAT range
  • 18-24ACT range
Your 2.9 GPA
Admission Chance83%
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California State University Los Angeles
C
Los Angeles, CA
California State University Los Angeles

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.18 Average GPA

#25 Best Public Universities in California

  • 28,036enrollment
  • $3,255net price
  • 48%acceptance rate
  • 890-1080SAT range
  • 15-20ACT range
Your 2.9 GPA
Admission Chance32%
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Clark Atlanta University
C
Atlanta, GA
Clark Atlanta University

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

3.05 Average GPA

#15 Best Private Colleges in Georgia

  • 3,911enrollment
  • $27,931net price
  • 55%acceptance rate
  • 940-1080SAT range
  • 17-20ACT range
Your 2.9 GPA
Admission Chance46%
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Alabama State University
A
Montgomery, AL
Alabama State University

Public 4 Year

2 reviews

2.89 Average GPA

#12 Best Public Universities in Alabama

  • 4,413enrollment
  • $13,476net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • 880-1020SAT range
  • 15-19ACT range
Your 2.9 GPA
Admission Chance97%
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CUNY Hunter College
H
New York, NY
CUNY Hunter College

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.1 Average GPA

#8 Best Public Universities in New York

  • 23,202enrollment
  • $3,957net price
  • 35%acceptance rate
  • 1170-1350SAT range
  • -ACT range
Your 2.9 GPA
Admission Chance25%
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North Carolina A & T State University
N
Greensboro, NC
North Carolina A & T State University

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

2.68 Average GPA

#13 Best Public Universities in North Carolina

  • 12,142enrollment
  • $9,097net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 970-1150SAT range
  • 17-22ACT range
Your 2.9 GPA
Admission Chance70%
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Texas Southern University
T
Houston, TX
Texas Southern University

Public 4 Year

3 reviews

2.96 Average GPA

#27 Best Public Universities in Texas

  • 9,732enrollment
  • $14,540net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 840-1000SAT range
  • 15-18ACT range
Your 2.9 GPA
Admission Chance90%
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California State University East Bay
C
Hayward, CA
California State University East Bay

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

3.1 Average GPA

 

  • 15,628enrollment
  • $10,902net price
  • 76%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
Your 2.9 GPA
Admission Chance66%
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University of West Georgia
W
Carrollton, GA
 
University of West Georgia

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

3.11 Average GPA

#8 Best Public Universities in Georgia

  • 13,733enrollment
  • $15,235net price
  • 59%acceptance rate
  • 920-1080SAT range
  • 18-22ACT range
Your 2.9 GPA
Admission Chance47%
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Kean University
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K
Union, NJ
Kean University

Public 4 Year

5 reviews

3.0 Average GPA

#10 Best Public Universities in New Jersey

  • 14,056enrollment
  • $17,490net price
  • 69%acceptance rate
  • 920-1100SAT range
  • 17-23ACT range
Your 2.9 GPA
Admission Chance64%
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