Acceptance Rate
80%
Avg. SAT
1260
75th percentile
“Quaker-founded liberal arts college pioneering peace studies amid Greensboro's wooded campus.”
Greensboro, NC
Location
Large City
Campus Setting
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.
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Academics
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Guilford shines in peace and conflict studies, environmental science, and psychology, with majors blending theory and real-world projects like community mediation or sustainability audits. In small classes averaging around 15 students, professors lead seminars where you debate ethics or design experiments side-by-side, fostering personal growth over rote learning. Research opportunities exist through undergrad projects at the on-campus farm or justice center, but the small size limits specialized labs compared to larger universities.
Student Body
Total Enrollment
1,132 undergrad • 48 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
45%
Black / African American
26%
Hispanic / Latino
14%
Asian
6%
Other / Multi-racial
10%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Greensboro, NC
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Campus life revolves around residential halls where first-years build bonds through hall councils and weekly community meetings, creating a family-like feel. A typical week mixes classes, club hikes on campus trails, and volunteer shifts at local food banks, with evenings lit by acoustic open mics or Quaker worship gatherings. The social scene stays mellow—think coffeehouse chats over frat parties—though Greensboro's downtown bars and festivals provide outlets, balanced by a quieter rural edge that suits introverts but might feel isolating if you crave big-city energy.
Housing
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Athletics
Athletic Association
Old Dominion Athletic Conf.
ROTC & Veteran Support
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
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Receiving Pell Grants
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Net Annual Cost by Household Income
Household Income
Avg. Net Cost
$0 – $30K
$18,317
$30K – $48K
$20,426
$48K – $75K
$20,865
$75K – $110K
$13,770
$110K+
$41,951
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
65%
4 Years Graduation Rate
45%
6 Years Graduation Rate
53%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$47,590
65% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Guilford College and return in the fall. 45% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 53% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
45%
4-6 years
8%
Non-grad
47%
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Key Statistics
Type
Private
Tuition
$40,400
Acceptance
80%
Undergrads
1,132
4-Year Grad Rate
45%
Endowment
$81M
Greensboro, NC 27410-4108