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Summary
Guilford College is a private institution that was founded in 1837. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,739, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 340 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Guilford College's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Liberal Arts Colleges, 167. Its tuition and fees are $31,380 (2012-13).
At Guilford College, students can schedule classes Monday through Saturday, from early in the morning to 10 at night. With its scheduling flexibility, the liberal arts college in Greensboro, N.C., attracts both traditional residential students and adults. Guilford also operates The Early College, which allows high school juniors and seniors to earn college credit before graduating. All students can also cross register for courses at seven other schools in the Greater Greensboro Consortium: Elon University, Bennett College, the University of North Carolina—Greensboro, Greensboro College, High Point University, North Carolina A&T State University, and Guilford Technical Community College.
Outside of classes, there are about 40 student organizations to consider joining, as well as potential athletic opportunities on the Guilford College Quakers sports teams, NCAA Division III teams that compete in the Old Dominion Athletic Conference (ODAC). Notable alumni of Guilford College include Warren Mitofsky, former political pollster and executive director of the CBS News election and survey unit, and Rick Goings, CEO of the Tupperware Brands Corporation.
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Guilford College draws on Quaker and liberal arts traditions to produce lifelong learners and agents of change in the world. Student-centered instruction nurtures each individual amid an intentionally diverse community. A values-rich educational experience explores the ethical dimension of knowledge and promotes honesty, compassion, integrity, courage and respect for the individual. A challenging academic program fosters critical and creative thinking through analysis, inquiry, communication, consensus building, problem solving and leadership. A global perspective values people of other cultures and the natural environment in which we all live. Service opportunities forge a connection between thought and action. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1837 |
| Religious affiliation | Quaker |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $71,839,688 |
Applying
When applying to Guilford College, it's important to note the application deadline is August 10, and the early action deadline is January 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due March 1. The application fee at Guilford College is $25. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 64.3 percent and an early acceptance rate of 68.7 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 64.3% |
| Application deadline | August 10 |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | March 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Guilford College is 16:1, and the school has 49.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Guilford College include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Social Sciences; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; Psychology; and Biological and Biomedical Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 75.0 percent.
Student Life
Guilford College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,739, with a gender distribution of 42.1 percent male students and 57.9 percent female students. At this school, 76.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 30.0 percent of students live off campus. Guilford College is part of the NCAA III athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 2,739 |
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| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | N/A |
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | N/A |
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA III |
Campus Info & Services
Guilford College offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, women's center, placement service, day care, health service, and health insurance. Guilford College also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Guilford College, 86 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Guilford College.
| Students who have cars on campus | 86% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Guilford College, 89.6 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $13,660.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $31,380 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $8,540 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
