Guilford College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Guilford College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

83.8%

Admission Difficulty for Guilford College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Average
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Guilford College is 83.8%. Its admission rate is the 41st lowest in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Guilford College and can you get accepted?

Guilford College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 3,162 out of the 3,775 who applied were admitted.

Guilford College typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.14. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 12% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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84% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Guilford College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.14 or better
Earn B grades in high school
Score 1130 on the SAT
Score 22 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Guilford College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.14

Typical High School Grades

What GPA do you need to get into Guilford College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Guilford College are to have around a 3.14 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.14 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Guilford College accepts 84% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Guilford College is 3.14 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #38 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Guilford College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Guilford College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	5.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	9.0%	Good
3.50 to 3.74	18.0%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	15.0%	Avg +
3.00 to 3.24	13.0%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	28.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	12.0%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Guilford College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Guilford College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 10% of students submitted SAT scores and 19% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1010-1250

Applicants Submitting SAT

10%

SAT Scores for Guilford College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	510
Math 25th Percentile	500
Composite 25th Percentile	1010

SAT Scores for Guilford College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	630
Math 75th Percentile	620
Composite 75th Percentile	1250
Average SAT Score	1130

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Guilford College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Guilford College is 1130 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1010-1250. Students who get into Guilford College score in the top 59 percent of all SAT test takers.. Guilford College ranks #23 in the state of North Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1130 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Guilford College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1010 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1010, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 890, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Guilford College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1130 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1130, you have around a 84% chance of being admitted. A 1250 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 91% chance of getting in.

Guilford College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1250 and Above	Good	>91%
1130 to 1250	Avg +	84%-91%
1010 to 1130	Avg -	73%-84%
890 to 1010	Reach	59%-73%
Less than 890	Low	<59%

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Guilford College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

18-26

Applicants Submitting ACT

19%

ACT Scores for Guilford College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	15
Math 25th Percentile	16
Composite 25th Percentile	18

ACT Scores for Guilford College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	25
Math 75th Percentile	25
Composite 75th Percentile	26
Average ACT Score	22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Guilford College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Guilford College is 22, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 18 and 26. The school ranks #26 in North Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 22. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 18 and score in the score in the top 62 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

19 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Guilford College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Guilford College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Guilford College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 22 score has around 84% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 91% with a 26 ACT score.

Guilford College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26 and Above	Good	>91%
22 to 26	Avg +	84%-91%
18 to 22	Avg -	73%-84%
14 to 18	Reach	59%-73%
Less than 14	Low	<59%

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High School Class Rank

53% of Guilford College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 24% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Guilford College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	6%
Top 25% of class	24%
Top 50% of class	53%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Guilford College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,815	1,490	3,775
Accepted	1,751	1,411	3,162
Acceptance Rate	96%	95%	84%
Enrolled	199	167	366
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	11%	12%	12%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Guilford College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Guilford College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Guilford College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Guilford College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Guilford College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.14 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1130 and ACT of 22 will almost guarantee your admission.