Guilford College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3267 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #918 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #850 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #22 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #3 of 5 | In Greensboro |
| #1641 of 3,471 | For Pharmacology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Friends
- Acceptance rate
- 84%
- Undergraduates
- 1,129
- Graduates
- 38
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.guilford.edu
Guilford College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Guilford College has an acceptance rate of 84% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 84% | 84% | 83% |
| Applicants | 3,397 | 1,588 | 1,809 |
| Admissions | 2,837 | 1,329 | 1,508 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 369 | 192 | 177 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 26 | 14 | 12 |
335 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
45 or 12%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 910
or below
75% of them
had 1180
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Guilford College are 910-1180 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
75 or 20%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Guilford College are 18-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school record | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 495 (43%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 330 (28%) |
| Hispanic | 171 (15%) |
| Asian | 74 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 57 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 24 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 13 (1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Guilford College is $23,882 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $20,697 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,068 |
| $48-75K | $21,730 |
| $75-110K | $25,263 |
| $110K+ | $30,240 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $40,400 | $19,200 |
| Tuition in-state | $40,400 | $19,200 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $40,400 | $19,200 |
| Fee in-district | $740 | |
| Fee in-state | $740 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $740 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 990 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,900 |
| Room charge | $6,200 |
| Meal charge | $6,700 |
Guilford College majors
Guilford College has granted 234 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs and 2 master's in Criminal Justice/Safety Studies. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Guilford College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 28 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 20 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 13 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 13 | |
| Education, General | 12 | |
| Psychology, General | 12 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 9 | 2 |
| Accounting | 10 | |
| History, General | 9 | |
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 8 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 8 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 7 | |
| Public Health, General | 7 | |
| Economics, General | 6 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 6 | |
| Sociology and Anthropology | 6 | |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 5 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Creative Writing | 5 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | |
| Music, General | 4 | |
| Design and Applied Arts, Other | 3 | |
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 3 | |
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 2 | |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |
| Sustainability Studies | 2 | |
| Accounting and Related Services, Other | 1 | |
| Environmental Studies | 1 | |
| Japanese Language and Literature | 1 | |
| Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution | 1 | |
| Philosophy | 1 | |
| Physics, General | 1 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 234 | 2 |
Guilford College has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 40% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 38% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Guilford College has published 1,003 scientific papers with 26,617 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Computer Science, Chemistry, Political Science, Psychology, Law, Environmental Science, and Sociology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 6 | 27 |
| 1992 | 9 | 30 |
| 1993 | 13 | 42 |
| 1994 | 10 | 42 |
| 1995 | 15 | 56 |
| 1996 | 20 | 57 |
| 1997 | 18 | 99 |
| 1998 | 21 | 206 |
| 1999 | 23 | 269 |
| 2000 | 32 | 335 |
| 2001 | 35 | 449 |
| 2002 | 42 | 500 |
| 2003 | 46 | 553 |
| 2004 | 26 | 623 |
| 2005 | 40 | 899 |
| 2006 | 28 | 798 |
| 2007 | 21 | 966 |
| 2008 | 12 | 937 |
| 2009 | 27 | 1028 |
| 2010 | 18 | 1065 |
| 2011 | 9 | 1067 |
| 2012 | 30 | 1201 |
| 2013 | 18 | 1250 |
| 2014 | 21 | 1220 |
| 2015 | 29 | 1223 |
| 2016 | 19 | 1201 |
| 2017 | 23 | 1220 |
| 2018 | 19 | 1239 |
| 2019 | 37 | 1384 |
| 2020 | 35 | 1483 |
| 2021 | 25 | 1505 |
| 2022 | 22 | 1371 |
| 2023 | 27 | 1249 |
Guilford College alumni
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Zack Hample
- Occupations
- writerbookseller
- Biography
-
Zachary Ben Hample is an American baseball collector. Hample claims to have collected more than 12,000 baseballs from Major League stadiums, including Alex Rodriguez's 3,000th career hit and Mike Trout's first career home run.
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M. L. Carr
- Occupations
- businesspersonbasketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
Michael Leon Carr is an American former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA) and American Basketball Association (ABA), and former head coach and General Manager of the Boston Celtics.
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Dave Odom
- Occupations
- player of American footballbasketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
George David Odom is an American retired men's college basketball coach. He served as the head coach of the East Carolina Pirates, Wake Forest Demon Deacons and South Carolina Gamecocks.
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Tony Womack
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Anthony Darrell Womack is an American former professional baseball player. He played all or parts of 13 seasons in Major League Baseball (MLB), with most of his career spent with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Arizona Diamondbacks, then with several other teams during his last four years. A middle infielder, Womack was recognized for his speed and base-stealing prowess and his key hits in the 2001 playoffs which led to the Diamondbacks 2001 World Series win over the New York Yankees.
General info
| Founded | 1837 |
|---|---|
| Motto | I strive for wisdom and virtue |
| Colors | crimson, grey |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 279 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 5800 W Friendly Avenue Greensboro, North Carolina, 27410-4108 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 299,000 |
| Phone | 3363162000 |