Guilford College

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Greensboro, NC
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#9 Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,180

Location Greensboro, North Carolina
Website guilford.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Large City
Religious Affiliation Friends

Size Small
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

Guilford College is rated within the lower 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

5 out of 10
Value

6 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Guilford College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#658
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#439
Best Colleges in North Carolina

#18
Best Private Colleges in North Carolina

#9
Best Value Colleges in North Carolina

#49

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1120/1260
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/24
GPA 3.14

Acceptance Rate

80%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 10.1%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$41,362

Costs for Guilford College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$41,362
Books and Supplies		$1,800
Other Fees		$962
Room and Board		$13,400
Budget for Other Expenses		$1,500
Total One Year Cost		$59,024

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,300 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

60% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Guilford College are Business, Social Sciences, and Psychology. 22% of students major in Business, 10% in Social Sciences, and 9% in Psychology.