Nebraska Colleges for a 2.9 GPA

With a 2.9 GPA, you are competitive at 12 four-year colleges in Nebraska (1 target, 6 reach, 5 safety). A 2.9 is typically a B (~82%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Nebraska 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
York University York, NE	3.02	52%	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
University of Nebraska at Omaha Omaha, NE	3.44	87%	Low
Hastings College Hastings, NE	3.5	72%	Low
Midland University Fremont, NE	3.26	66%	Low
University of Nebraska at Kearney Kearney, NE	3.24	89%	Low
Clarkson College Omaha, NE	3.3	78%	Low
College of Saint Mary Omaha, NE	3.4	45%	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
Bellevue University Bellevue, NE	-	100%	High
Peru State College Peru, NE	-	100%	High
Chadron State College Chadron, NE	-	100%	High
Wayne State College Wayne, NE	3.36	100%	High
Union Adventist University Lincoln, NE	3.44	100%	High

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Published: August 19, 2026