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Guilford College
Greensboro, NC · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website
- Admission rate
- 80%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $22,813
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Median earnings
- $52,803
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Guilford College is a private nonprofit college in Greensboro, NC with 1,001 undergraduates. It admits 80% of applicants, and admitted students average 1105 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $22,813 per year ($21,722 for families earning under $30,000). 43% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,803 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 80%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,775
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,162
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 12%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing550–650
200800
SAT Math570–610
200800
ACT Composite18–24
136
What Guilford College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPAConsidered
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $56,920
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $42,320
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$21,722
- $30–48k$27,990
- $48–75k$27,128
- $75–110k$28,003
- $110k+$32,545
Get a personal estimate with Guilford College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Freshman retention
- 65%
- Median earnings
- $52,803
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,660
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,001
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 48%
- White45%
- Hispanic16%
- Black30%
- Asian2%
Guilford College FAQ
What is Guilford College's acceptance rate?+
Guilford College admits 80% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Guilford College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 550–650 on SAT Reading and Writing and 570–610 on SAT Math; the average total is 1105.
What ACT score do you need for Guilford College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–24.
Is Guilford College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Guilford College?+
In Fall 2023, 3,775 students applied to Guilford College and 3,162 were admitted; 366 enrolled.
Does Guilford College consider legacy status?+
Yes. Guilford College reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Guilford College require an essay?+
Guilford College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Guilford College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $56,920 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $22,813.
What is Guilford College's graduation rate?+
43% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 198613 · How we use this data
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