North Carolina Colleges for a 2.9 GPA

With a 2.9 GPA, you are competitive at 36 four-year colleges in North Carolina (8 target, 20 reach, 8 safety). A 2.9 is typically a B (~82%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in North Carolina 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

Winston-Salem, NC

 3.01 78% Medium

Murfreesboro, NC

 2.89 69% Medium

Brevard, NC

 3.07 42% Medium

Montreat, NC

 3.07 69% Medium

Mount Olive, NC

 2.85 76% Medium

Greensboro, NC

 2.74 51% Medium

Elizabeth City, NC

 3.09 62% Medium

Winston-Salem, North Carolina

 3.0 40% 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

Greenville, NC

 3.33 89% Low

Cullowhee, NC

 3.44 82% Low

Wingate, NC

 3.33 91% Low

Durham, NC

 3.27 87% Low

Fayetteville, NC

 3.11 82% Low

Charlotte, NC

 3.41 62% Low

Asheville, NC

 3.49 92% Low

Hickory, NC

 3.41 85% Low

Pembroke, NC

 3.44 93% Low

Belmont, NC

 3.32 75% Low

Elizabeth City, NC

 3.16 64% Low

Greensboro, NC

 3.14 80% Low
View all 20 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

Raleigh, NC

 2.6 80% High

Laurinburg, NC

 3.13 100% High

Winston Salem, NC

 2.6 100% High

Fayetteville, NC

 - 100% High

Cary, NC

 - 100% High

Dunn, NC

 2.85 100% High

Charlotte, NC

 - 100% High

Wendell, North Carolina

 - 100% High

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

See all colleges nationally for a 2.9 GPA

Published: August 19, 2026