Guilford College
Liberal arts college · Greensboro, NC · 1,001 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
80%
Accessible
SAT (middle 50%)
1120–1260
ACT (middle 50%)
18–24
Average net price
$22,813
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$56,920
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
43%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Guilford College?
Guilford College accepts about 80 of every 100 applicants (80%), which makes it accessible. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The middle half of admitted students scored between 1120 and 1260 on the SAT. A score at or above 1260 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students; below 1120, your scores are below most.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 18–24.
The latest federal data says Guilford College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Guilford College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Guilford College cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $56,920 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $22,813 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $42,320 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$42,320
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$42,320
- Room & board$13,750
- Total cost of attendance$56,920
- Average net price after grants$22,813
Popular majors
Business, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Biology, Criminal Justice, Psychology.
Guilford College FAQ
- What is Guilford College's acceptance rate?
- 80% — accessible.
- What SAT score do you need for Guilford College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 1120–1260. Aim for 1260 or higher to be above most admitted students.
- What ACT score do you need for Guilford College?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 18–24.
- Is Guilford College test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Guilford College is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Guilford College's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Guilford College cost?
- About $56,920 a year before aid; $22,813 on average after grants.
- What is Guilford College's FAFSA school code?
- 002931. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Guilford College receives your information.
- What is Guilford College's graduation rate?
- 43% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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