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Guilford College

Greensboro, NC

Overview

Quaker-founded liberal arts college pioneering peace studies amid Greensboro's wooded campus.

Identity
Academics
Culture
Outcomes
Identity

Guilford College traces its roots to 1837, when Quakers established it as one of the earliest coeducational colleges in the South, emphasizing equality and simplicity from the start. Nestled on a 340-acre wooded campus in Greensboro, North Carolina, it draws students who value close-knit communities, hands-on service, and reflective discussions over cutthroat competition. You'll find a personality shaped by Quaker principles like consensus and integrity, where classes often circle up for shared decision-making. The surrounding Piedmont Triad area offers a mid-sized city vibe with affordable living and easy drives to mountains or beaches, though summers bring humid heat that keeps many indoors.

1,132
Undergrads
48
Grad Students
80.0%
Acceptance
53.0%
Grad Rate
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Academics
12.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
65.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)
53.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
45.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
1,132
Undergraduate Enrollment
48
Graduate Enrollment
Admissions
80.0%
Acceptance Rate
3.40
Average GPA
Test Optional
Test Policy
$0
Application Fee
Test Score Range
SAT Math

570610

SAT Reading

550650

ACT Composite

1824

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School avg: 3.40

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School range: 1120–1260

400 – 1600 (total)

School range: 18–24

1 – 36 (composite)

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Financial Aid & Costs
Estimated Annual Cost

$55,070

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)
Cost Breakdown

Tuition

$40,400

Room & Board

$13,400

Books & Supplies

$1,270

Financial Aid
100%
Receiving Aid
58%
Pell Grant Recipients
$33,419
Avg Grant (recipients)
$7,153
Avg Federal Loan
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Campus Life
Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

990 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics
Old Dominion Athletic Conf.
Quick Facts

Type

Private

Undergraduate Enrollment

1,132

Acceptance Rate

80%

Graduation Rate

53%

Tuition & Room/Board

$53,800

Affiliation

Cumberland Presbyterian

Visit Website

guilford.edu

Greensboro, NC 27410-4108

City: Large
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