Guilford College

Private nonprofit four-year university in Greensboro, NC that costs an average of $22,813 a year after financial aid, admits 80% of applicants and graduates 43% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$22,813
Acceptance rate
80%
Graduation rate
43%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$52,803

Private nonprofitLarge city1,001 undergraduates

Cost of Guilford College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$56,920
Tuition and fees, in-state$42,320
Housing and food (on campus)$13,750
Books and supplies$1,300
Average net price after aid$22,813

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$21,722
$30,001–48,000$27,990
$48,001–75,000$27,128
$75,001–110,000$28,003
$110,001+$32,545

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Guilford College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate80%
Average SAT1,105
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)550–650
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)570–610
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)18–24
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate43%
First-year retention65%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$42,172
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$52,803
Rank in North Carolina (earnings)27th of 55 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$22,660
Typical monthly loan payment$258 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants48%
Students with federal loans70%

Majors and programs at Guilford College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (42)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations38$47,466$19,500
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness60$34,925$23,950
Biology21$31,807—
Psychology61$25,351$26,337
Accounting and Related Services11——
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other8——
Chemistry1——
Community Organization and Advocacy15——
Computer and Information Sciences11——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management16——
Criminal Justice and Corrections37—$26,000
Data Analytics2——
Design and Applied Arts3——
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft2——
East Asian Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics1——
Economics14——
Education30—$23,250
English Language and Literature10——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies2——
Fine and Studio Arts14——
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences1——
Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics5——
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs26——
History17——
International Relations and National Security Studies———
International/Globalization Studies5——
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services———
Mathematics2——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other———
Music11——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research12——
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution3——
Philosophy———
Physics1——
Political Science and Government14——
Public Health11——
Religion/Religious Studies5——
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies9——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics4——
Sociology and Anthropology8——
Sustainability Studies6——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———

Master's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations16——
Criminal Justice and Corrections6——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness5——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs———

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Barton CollegeWilson$24,36794%$52,876
Mars Hill UniversityMars Hill$20,44268%$48,185
Livingstone CollegeSalisbury$17,02659%$38,502
Shaw UniversityRaleigh$24,24280%$38,822
Lees-McRae CollegeBanner Elk$28,25377%$52,058
Meredith CollegeRaleigh$22,80174%$54,417
Queens University of CharlotteCharlotte$29,42162%$58,736
North Carolina Wesleyan UniversityRocky Mount$20,31880%$49,264

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About Guilford College

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationGreensboro, NC
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates1,001
Student-to-faculty ratio12 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteguilford.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is Guilford College's acceptance rate?

Guilford College admits 80% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,105 on the SAT.

How much does Guilford College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $56,920 a year (tuition and fees: $42,320). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $22,813 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $21,722.

How much do Guilford College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $52,803 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 27th of 55 similar colleges in North Carolina. The best-paid bachelor's program is business administration, management and operations ($47,466 a year after graduation).

What is Guilford College's graduation rate?

43% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 65% of first-year students return for a second year.