Mississippi Colleges for a 2.9 GPA

With a 2.9 GPA, you are competitive at 10 four-year colleges in Mississippi (3 target, 5 reach, 2 safety). A 2.9 is typically a B (~82%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Mississippi 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

Jackson, MS

 3.1 93% Medium

Itta Bena, MS

 2.9 92% Medium

Tougaloo, MS

 2.8 60% 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

Alcorn State, MS

 3.2 45% Low

Hattiesburg, MS

 3.5 99% Low

Jackson, MS

 3.5 50% Low

Hattiesburg, MS

 3.46 60% Low

Columbus, MS

 3.49 90% 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

Cleveland, MS

 3.37 100% High

Laurel, MS

 - 100% High

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

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Published: August 19, 2026