New Jersey Colleges for a 2.9 GPA

With a 2.9 GPA, you are competitive at 21 four-year colleges in New Jersey (2 target, 16 reach, 3 safety). A 2.9 is typically a B (~82%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in New Jersey 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

Wayne, NJ

 2.97 90% Medium

Madison, NJ

 3.1 68% 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

New Brunswick, NJ

 3.3 58% Low

Union, NJ

 3.2 76% Low

Montclair, NJ

 3.3 88% Low

Glassboro, NJ

 3.44 78% Low

Ewing, NJ

 3.29 62% Low

Mahwah, NJ

 3.47 71% Low

Lawrenceville, NJ

 3.41 79% Low

Newark, NJ

 3.23 71% Low

Madison, NJ

 3.42 95% Low

Camden, NJ

 3.23 66% Low

Jersey City, NJ

 3.24 98% Low

Caldwell, NJ

 3.3 71% Low
View all 16 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

Lodi, NJ

 3.05 100% High

Trenton, NJ

 - 100% High

Lakewood, NJ

 - 100% High

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

See all colleges nationally for a 2.9 GPA

Published: August 19, 2026