Texas Colleges for a 2.9 GPA

With a 2.9 GPA, you are competitive at 59 four-year colleges in Texas (3 target, 35 reach, 21 safety). A 2.9 is typically a B (~82%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Texas 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
3.0 97% Medium
2.92 39% Medium
3.06 22% 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

San Marcos, TX

3.38 89% Low

Houston, TX

3.46 74% Low
3.46 72% Low
3.43 80% Low
3.25 90% Low
3.36 87% Low
3.26 94% Low

Stephenville, TX

3.21 90% Low
3.3 79% Low
3.46 89% Low
3.24 96% Low

Beaumont, TX

3.4 86% 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
3.3 100% High

McAllen, TX

- 100% High
- 100% High

Midland, TX

- 100% High
3.55 100% High

Brownsville, TX

- 100% High

Tyler, TX

2.9 100% High
2.77 100% High

Lake Jackson, TX

- 100% High
3.0 100% High
- 100% High

Marshall, TX

2.53 100% High

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Published: August 19, 2026