Louisiana Colleges for a 2.9 GPA

With a 2.9 GPA, you are competitive at 18 four-year colleges in Louisiana (2 target, 13 reach, 3 safety). A 2.9 is typically a B (~82%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Louisiana 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
Southern University and A & M College Baton Rouge, LA	3.1	35%	Medium
Grambling State University Grambling, LA	3.01	45%	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
Loyola University New Orleans New Orleans, LA	3.48	93%	Low
Dillard University New Orleans, LA	3.31	42%	Low
University of Louisiana at Lafayette Lafayette, LA	3.4	87%	Low
University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA	3.21	74%	Low
Southeastern Louisiana University Hammond, LA	3.39	99%	Low
Nicholls State University Thibodaux, LA	3.34	91%	Low
Louisiana State University Alexandria Alexandria, LA	3.16	92%	Low
Northwestern State University of Louisiana Natchitoches, LA	3.3	93%	Low
Louisiana State University Shreveport Shreveport, LA	3.38	51%	Low
Louisiana Christian University Pineville, LA	3.35	77%	Low
McNeese State University Lake Charles, LA	3.36	78%	Low
University of Holy Cross New Orleans, LA	3.12	74%	Low

View all 13 reach colleges

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
Southern University at New Orleans New Orleans, LA	2.4	79%	High
Saint Joseph Seminary College St. Benedict, LA	3.25	100%	High
New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary New Orleans, Louisiana	-	100%	High

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

See all colleges nationally for a 2.9 GPA

Published: August 19, 2026