Description

Led by a Quaker heritage since the 19th century, Guilford College has provided a distinct educational environment that encourages individuals to think independently and make a positive difference in the world.

The school offers majors in: Accounting, Computing and Information Technology, Forensic Biology, Peace and Conflict Studies, Pre-Veterinary Medicine, and more. It also allows qualifying students to take courses at other approved campuses, and career preparatory experiences are available through internship programs. In addition, there is an international study program where students can spend a semester or year traveling abroad for academic credit.

The campus itself has an impressive athletic facility, library, and observatory. There is ample space for students to find something in which they are interested, like club sports, music festivals, open mic nights and poetry forums, quiet coffee shops for studying, volunteer opportunities, and a host of others.

Those who are interested in applying to the college should know that the school places emphasis on coursework, grades, and standardized test scores (or an academic portfolio with writing samples in lieu of ACT or SAT results). Other factors considered for admissions include extracurricular activities and recommendation letters. Students who submit an academic portfolio are required to complete a personal interview as well.

There is an application fee to apply, and the college accepts financial aid from a variety of sources to help those who are eligible to bring down the cost of tuition.

Quick Facts about Guilford College

Location

Southeast

Setting

Mid-size City Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Friends

Size

Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Quakers

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

Selectivity

Selective

In-State Tuition

$30,100

Out-of-State Tuition

$30,100

Retention Rate

77%

Enrollment

2,465

Year Established

1837

Ratings & Reviews

Overall School Rating: 4.5 See all ratings

50% of students gave Guilford College 5 stars overall.

5 star
  1 review
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Overall Rating:
5

Detailed Ratings

I've visited Guilford three times and each time I felt extremely welcome. The Director of Admissions immediately came up to me and cheerfully and sincerely greeted me by name. At least with me my impression of a school usually has to do with my gut feeling and Guilford seems like a good fit.

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Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
2,465
Freshman Class
390
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
2,465

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students

Full-Time
90%
Part-Time
10%

Gender of Students

Women
48%
Men
52%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
27%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
65%
Latino
4%
Other
3%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%

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