School Information

61.7
Total Enrollment 2,833
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 15 : 1

Guilford College

http://www.guilford.edu
5800 W Friendly Ave, Greensboro, North Carolina 27410-4108
(336) 316-2000

Guilford College's mission is to provide a transformative, practical and excellent liberal arts education that produces critical thinkers in an inclusive, diverse environment, guided by Quaker testimonies of community, equality, integrity, peace, and simplicity and emphasizing the creative problem-solving skills, experience, enthusiasm, and international perspectives necessary to promote positive change in the world.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Friends
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
Bachelor's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 15%
 
School Costs

At Guilford College, 98.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 91.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $5,410), and 65% receive loans ($2,186 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,560.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Guilford College is $21,925 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 3,780 people applied to Guilford College. Of the applicants, 62.0% were admitted (63.0% male & 62.0% female ) and 19.0% accepted (21.0% male and 17.0% female)

Percent of In-State Undergrads     36.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     80.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     60.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     49.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     58.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     61.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline February 15
Admissions Office Phone 336-316-2000
Admissions Office Email admission@guilford.edu
Admissions Office Address Guilford College, 5800 West Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27410
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.guilford.edu/admission/transfer.html
Admissions Website http://http://www.guilford.edu/admission/overview.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.guilford.edu/admission/howtoapply.html
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to Guilford College, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Guilford College SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 460
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 590
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 590
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 20
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
 
Guilford College Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 1
African-American/Black Studies 1
Women's Studies 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 56
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other 27
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 29
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 89
Accounting 30
Business Administration and Management, General 59
Communication, journalism, and related programs
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer and information sciences and support services 19
Computer and Information Sciences, General 4
Information Science/Studies 15
Education 14
Elementary Education and Teaching 10
Secondary Education and Teaching 4
English language and literature/letters 25
English Language and Literature, General 25
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 13
French Language and Literature 5
German Language and Literature 2
Spanish Language and Literature 6
Health professions and related clinical sciences 8
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 8
History 35
History, General 35
Mathematics and statistics 2
Mathematics, General 2
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 4
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution 3
Natural resources and conservation 4
Environmental Studies 4
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 24
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 3
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 6
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 15
Philosophy and religious studies 12
Philosophy 6
Religion/Religious Studies 6
Physical sciences 8
Chemistry, General 2
Geology/Earth Science, General 2
Physics, General 4
Psychology 47
Psychology, General 47
Security and protective services 63
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 63
Social sciences 44
Economics, General 7
Political Science and Government, General 22
Sociology 15
Visual and performing arts 34
Art/Art Studies, General 23
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 7
Music, General 4
 
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