Florida Colleges for a 2.9 GPA

With a 2.9 GPA, you are competitive at 49 four-year colleges in Florida (7 target, 12 reach, 30 safety). A 2.9 is typically a B (~82%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Florida 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

Saint Leo, FL

3.1 78% Medium
2.98 69% Medium
3.04 92% Medium

Miami Gardens, FL

2.7 85% Medium

Jacksonville, FL

2.96 53% Medium
3.08 36% Medium
2.8 76% 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
3.5 40% Low

Saint Augustine, FL

3.38 81% Low

Boca Raton, FL

3.3 73% Low

West Palm Beach, FL

3.36 82% Low

Daytona Beach, FL

3.3 88% Low
3.48 53% Low

Winter Park, FL

3.5 48% Low
3.48 70% Low

Temple Terrace, FL

3.28 70% Low

Miami Gardens, FL

3.24 98% Low

Lake Wales, FL

3.22 43% Low

Leesburg, FL

3.2 43% 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

Orlando, FL

- 100% High

Fort Lauderdale, FL

- 100% High

Miami, FL

- 100% High

Lake Worth, FL

- 100% High
- 100% High

St. Petersburg, FL

3.0 100% High
- 100% High

Fort Pierce, FL

- 100% High

Daytona Beach, FL

- 100% High

Pensacola, FL

2.54 100% High
3.06 100% High

Gainesville, FL

- 100% High

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Published: August 19, 2026