Connecticut Colleges for a 2.9 GPA

With a 2.9 GPA, you are competitive at 13 four-year colleges in Connecticut (1 target, 9 reach, 3 safety). A 2.9 is typically a B (~82%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Connecticut 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
University of Bridgeport Bridgeport, CT	3.04	83%	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
Quinnipiac University Hamden, CT	3.39	72%	Low
Central Connecticut State University New Britain, CT	3.2	73%	Low
University of New Haven West Haven, CT	3.47	60%	Low
Southern Connecticut State University New Haven, CT	3.2	91%	Low
University of Hartford West Hartford, CT	3.26	96%	Low
Western Connecticut State University Danbury, CT	3.38	87%	Low
Eastern Connecticut State University Willimantic, CT	3.4	83%	Low
Albertus Magnus College New Haven, CT	3.11	59%	Low
University of Saint Joseph West Hartford, CT	3.46	79%	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
Goodwin University East Hartford, CT	-	100%	High
Holy Apostles College and Seminary Cromwell, CT	3.79	100%	High
Charter Oak State College New Britain, CT	-	100%	High

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Published: August 19, 2026