Arkansas Colleges for a 2.9 GPA

With a 2.9 GPA, you are competitive at 15 four-year colleges in Arkansas (2 target, 7 reach, 6 safety). A 2.9 is typically a B (~82%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Arkansas 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
Lyon College Batesville, AR	3.0	63%	Medium
University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff Pine Bluff, AR	2.9	41%	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
Arkansas Tech University Russellville, AR	3.37	96%	Low
University of Arkansas at Little Rock Little Rock, AR	3.42	59%	Low
Southern Arkansas University Main Campus Magnolia, AR	3.46	75%	Low
University of Arkansas Fort Smith Fort Smith, AR	3.39	80%	Low
University of the Ozarks Clarksville, AR	3.38	60%	Low
Williams Baptist University Walnut Ridge, AR	3.2	83%	Low
Central Baptist College Conway, AR	3.15	63%	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
Henderson State University Arkadelphia, AR	3.23	100%	High
University of Arkansas at Monticello Monticello, AR	2.71	100%	High
Crowley's Ridge College Paragould, AR	-	100%	High
Arkansas Baptist College Little Rock, AR	2.6	100%	High
Philander Smith University Little Rock, AR	3.04	100%	High
Champion Christian College Hot Springs, Arkansas	-	100%	High

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Published: August 19, 2026