Overview
Student Population
| Location | Greensboro, North Carolina |
| Online | guilford.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large City |
| Religious Affiliation | Friends |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
Located in Greensboro, North Carolina, Guilford College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Friends faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,027 prospective students applied, and 2,485 were granted admission. Of those admitted 247 enrolled in the school. 1,085 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 113 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $40,400 plus fees of $740. Guilford College is ranked 635 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Guilford College is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Guilford College within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#635 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#413 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#19 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#11 in Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
#50 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 950/1200 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.14 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Feb 15, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,270 |
| Other Fees | $740 |
| Room and Board | $12,800 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $56,710 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 22% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Psychology | 9% |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting | 9% |
| Biology | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198613 IPEDS survey data for Guilford College.
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