Wisconsin Colleges for a 2.9 GPA

With a 2.9 GPA, you are competitive at 26 four-year colleges in Wisconsin (2 target, 21 reach, 3 safety). A 2.9 is typically a B (~82%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Wisconsin 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
Lakeland University Plymouth, WI	3.0	86%	Medium
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design Milwaukee, WI	3.08	61%	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 Wisconsin Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI	3.16	91%	Low
University of Wisconsin Whitewater Whitewater, WI	3.3	86%	Low
University of Wisconsin Oshkosh Oshkosh, WI	3.24	87%	Low
Carthage College Kenosha, WI	3.36	87%	Low
University of Wisconsin Platteville Platteville, WI	3.39	89%	Low
Beloit College Beloit, WI	3.33	63%	Low
University of Wisconsin Green Bay Green Bay, WI	3.16	89%	Low
University of Wisconsin Stevens Point Stevens Point, WI	3.27	92%	Low
Carroll University Waukesha, WI	3.39	67%	Low
University of Wisconsin Stout Menomonie, WI	3.35	88%	Low
University of Wisconsin Parkside Kenosha, WI	3.31	75%	Low
Viterbo University La Crosse, WI	3.5	72%	Low

View all 21 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
Madison Area Technical College Madison, WI	-	100%	High
College of Menominee Nation Keshena, WI	-	100%	High
Ottawa University Milwaukee Brookfield, WI	-	100%	High

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

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Published: August 19, 2026