Southern Colleges for a 2.0 GPA
With a 2.0 GPA, you are competitive at 136 four-year colleges in the South (0 target, 8 reach, 128 safety). A 2.0 is typically a C (~73%) on a common grading scale.
Colleges in the South for a 2.0 GPA
Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)
Target schools have average GPAs near 2.0 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.
Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)
Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average GPAs; admission is possible but more competitive.
Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)
Safety schools have average GPAs well below 2.0; you have a very high chance of acceptance.
View the full list of colleges that accept a 2.0 GPA in the South
Published: August 19, 2026