The Best Colleges for a 2.9 GPA

What colleges will likely accept a 2.9 grade point average?

A high school GPA of 2.9 or B- average likely places you in the middle of the academic range at these schools. CollegeSimply has parsed the reported incoming freshman grade point averages for a large portion of U.S. schools and selected 327 target colleges where students have a competitive chance of getting in with a 2.9. These colleges are ranked by their position on the CollegeSimply best colleges ranking. This list is intended as a guide of schools to filter further and a recommendation of colleges which have historically accepted students in the 2.9 range.

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GPA 2.9 Public Private 4 year

Admission chance for your scores

Displaying 327 target schools where your GPA is within the typical range of past accepted applicants. You have a competitive chance at being accepted but admission is not a sure thing. Hint: You also have 713 reach schools and 63 safety schools you can consider.

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College for Creative Studies

Detroit, MI • Private 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 960/1190

ACT Range 21/27

Average HS GPA 3.16

Students: 1,485

Tuition:$44,110

Admissions Standards Average Requirements
Your 2.9 GPA Avg -

Acceptance Rate 42%

Estimated Admission Chance 28%
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Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Minneapolis, MN • Private 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 1030/1220

ACT Range 19/26

Average HS GPA 3.13

Students: 854

Tuition:$39,120

Admissions Standards Average Requirements
Your 2.9 GPA Avg -

Acceptance Rate 63%

Estimated Admission Chance 50%
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Savannah State University

Savannah, GA • Public 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 1220/1380

ACT Range 21/26

Average HS GPA 2.74

Students: 4,077

Tuition:$5,743

Admissions Standards Difficult Requirements
Your 2.9 GPA Avg +

Acceptance Rate 29%

Estimated Admission Chance 37%
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Alfred University

Alfred, NY • Private 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 970/1200

ACT Range 20/27

Average HS GPA 3.18

Students: 2,302

Tuition:$29,188

Admissions Standards Average Requirements
Your 2.9 GPA Avg -

Acceptance Rate 63%

Estimated Admission Chance 47%
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Champlain College

Burlington, VT • Private 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 1090/1280

ACT Range 22/28

Average HS GPA 3.04

Students: 4,531

Tuition:$41,010

Admissions Standards Difficult Requirements
Your 2.9 GPA Avg -

Acceptance Rate 75%

Estimated Admission Chance 68%
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SUNY College at Brockport

Brockport, NY • Public 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 1020/1180

ACT Range 20/25

Average HS GPA 3.06

Students: 8,287

Tuition:$8,412

Admissions Standards Moderate Requirements
Your 2.9 GPA Avg -

Acceptance Rate 53%

Estimated Admission Chance 44%
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Wentworth Institute of Technology

Boston, MA • Private 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 1080/1280

ACT Range 22/27

Average HS GPA 2.99

Students: 4,516

Tuition:$33,950

Admissions Standards Difficult Requirements
Your 2.9 GPA Avg

Acceptance Rate 76%

Estimated Admission Chance 72%
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Northern Illinois University

Dekalb, IL • Public 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 970/1190

ACT Range 19/25

Average HS GPA 3.15

Students: 17,169

Tuition:$14,617

Admissions Standards Moderate Requirements
Your 2.9 GPA Avg -

Acceptance Rate 54%

Estimated Admission Chance 39%
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Lesley University

Cambridge, MA • Private 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 940/1290

ACT Range 22/29

Average HS GPA 3.02

Students: 4,838

Tuition:$27,975

Admissions Standards Difficult Requirements
Your 2.9 GPA Avg -

Acceptance Rate 76%

Estimated Admission Chance 70%
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North Park University

Chicago, IL • Private 4 Year

Admission Price Students Outcomes Majors Location
SAT Range 950/1170

ACT Range 19/25

Average HS GPA 3.16

Students: 2,900

Tuition:$29,860

Admissions Standards Moderate Requirements
Your 2.9 GPA Avg -

Acceptance Rate 47%

Estimated Admission Chance 32%
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