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Guilford College

Greensboro, North Carolina 27410-4108

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Guilford College is a private institution in Greensboro with particular strength in psychology and business. With an average SAT of 1120, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

48% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $47,590 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,200.

Established
1837
Motto
Sapientium atque virtutum molior
Mascot
Nathan the Quaker
Type
Private liberal arts college
Conference
Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC) since the 1988–89 academic year
Division
Division III

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84%Acceptance
1120SAT Avg
1,011Students
12:1Student:Faculty
48%Grad Rate
$47,590Earnings 10yr
$21,200Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Guilford College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate83.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1120

Reading & WritingMid: 550
510630
MathMid: 525
500620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 20
1826

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

83.8%

Trend

SAT Avg

1120

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$41,140
Room & Board$13,100
Books & Supplies$1,270
Total Cost of Attendance$55,495
Average Net Price$21,200
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$20,785
$30–48K$24,870
$48–75K$25,205
$75–110K$30,620
$110K+$25,245

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,200

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

45.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,448

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (42)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,011
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
26%
Pell Grant Recipients
44%

Race & Ethnicity

White 46%
Black 27%
Hispanic 16%
Asian 2%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate47.7%
Freshman Retention65.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$40,401
8 Years$42,478
10 Years$47,590

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,200
Men
$45,700

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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