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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

Campus Visits

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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

4600.0%

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

106Above Average

Estimated from NC state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Raleighpop. 470K
73 mi(127 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
80 mi(139 min)
Washingtonpop. 690K
249 mi(432 min)

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