Alabama Colleges for a 2.9 GPA

With a 2.9 GPA, you are competitive at 20 four-year colleges in Alabama (6 target, 8 reach, 6 safety). A 2.9 is typically a B (~82%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Alabama for a 2.9 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 2.9 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Alabama State University Montgomery, AL	2.95	98%	Medium
Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL	3.1	49%	Medium
Alabama A & M University Normal, AL	3.02	58%	Medium
Oakwood University Huntsville, AL	2.99	45%	Medium
Stillman College Tuscaloosa, AL	2.9	62%	Medium
Heritage Christian University Florence, AL	3.1	90%	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
Jacksonville State University Jacksonville, AL	3.43	78%	Low
Troy University Troy, AL	3.5	96%	Low
Spring Hill College Mobile, AL	3.5	77%	Low
Auburn University at Montgomery Montgomery, AL	3.4	92%	Low
University of West Alabama Livingston, AL	3.16	43%	Low
University of Mobile Mobile, AL	3.3	78%	Low
Huntingdon College Montgomery, AL	3.43	69%	Low
Faulkner University Montgomery, AL	3.36	73%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 2.9; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Miles College Fairfield, AL	2.5	100%	High
Talladega College Talladega, AL	2.4	85%	High
Amridge University Montgomery, AL	-	100%	High
Selma University Selma, AL	2.15	100%	High
Huntsville Bible College Huntsville, AL	-	100%	High
Athens State University Athens, AL	-	100%	High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 2.9 GPA in Alabama

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Published: August 19, 2026