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Guilford College

Greensboro, North Carolina · Private · 1,001 undergrads

Guilford College admits 80% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Guilford College?

80% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1120–1260 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

4,204 applied, 3,363 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Guilford College cost?

$22,813 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $56,920.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$21,722
$30,000–$48,000$27,990
$48,000–$75,000$27,128
$75,000–$110,000$28,003
over $110,000$32,545

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Guilford College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Guilford College's fall 2027 rule yet. Guilford College didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Guilford College's site

What it's like

1,001
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
City
Campus setting in Greensboro, NC.
65%
of first-years come back for year two.
37%
finish in four years. 48% within six.
$52.8k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$22.7k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists Guilford College is on

Easiest to get into in North CarolinaColleges for a 1200 SATColleges for a 21 ACT

Questions people ask

What is Guilford College's acceptance rate?
80% for fall 2024: 3,363 of 4,204 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Guilford College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1120 to 1260 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Guilford College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $27,128 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $56,920.
What is Guilford College's graduation rate?
48% of students finish within six years and 37% within four (IPEDS).