Overview
Enrollment
| 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 |
Guilford College, situated on a wooded 350-acre campus in Greensboro, North Carolina, was founded by the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in 1837. The campus features historic brick buildings and centuries-old oak trees, with several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This private liberal arts college maintains small class sizes and emphasizes hands-on learning experiences, with notable programs in criminal justice, business, psychology, and environmental studies. While maintaining its Quaker heritage, Guilford welcomes students of all backgrounds and requires all first- and second-year students to live in one of its seven residential halls. The college competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Quakers, participating in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Guilford College is rated within the lower 44% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Guilford College within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#696 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#455 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#20 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#11 in Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
#49 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 910/1180 |
| ACT | 18/25 |
| GPA | 3.14 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,270 |
| Other Fees | $740 |
| Room and Board | $12,900 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $56,810 |
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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Last updated February 24, 2024