Guilford College

Guilford College

Southeast Region
City Campus Setting
Small Size
1,160 Undergrad Enrollment
12:1 Student:Faculty
Master’s Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
5800 W Friendly Avenue - Greensboro, NC 27410

From Guilford College

Established in 1837, Guilford College is a liberal arts school in Greensboro, N.C., providing tomorrow’s leaders with the innovative problem-solving skills, experiences and perspectives they need to create change in the world.

With an average class size of 14, our 1,200 traditional students thrive in an intimate, student-centered environment. You can choose from our 40-plus majors and 50-plus minors — or design your own course load with the help of your academic adviser.

You’ll be inspired to learn in our close-knit, supportive environment, where everyone is on a first-name basis. The book Colleges That Change Lives calls Guilford a “stimulating place where teachers care, where they expect a lot, and where they provide encouragement as well as the challenge to get young people to do things they had no idea they could do.”

Greensboro offers a vibrant cultural scene, plus diverse opportunities for service and abundant partners for internships. Our 350-acre campus includes meadows, a small lake, woods with trees more than 300 years old and a working farm. Produce grown on the Guilford College Farm — heirloom tomatoes, canary melons, okra and more — is served in our dining hall.

A year after graduation, 85 percent of Guilford students are employed full time or enrolled in graduate school —significantly better than the national average of 70 percent. Plus, the Career Development Center provides service to Guilfordians even after they graduate, giving alumni access to all services available to current students.

Neighborhood

Located in a residential area of Greensboro, Guilford College's campus on West Friendly Avenue offers students a quieter setting while remaining close to the city's amenities. The surrounding neighborhood features local shops, restaurants, and coffee spots within a short drive or bike ride, making it easy to explore Greensboro's downtown dining and entertainment scene. Students appreciate the balance between a peaceful campus environment and convenient access to the broader community's cultural and recreational opportunities.
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Car-Dependent
Walk Score
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Minimal Transit
Transit Score
25
Some Bike Lanes
Bike Score
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Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations
Median rent nearby: ~$1,093/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Early Decision Nov 15, 2026
Early Action Dec 10, 2026
Regular Decision Jan 15, 2027
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 10 1010 - 1250  
ACT 19 18 - 26  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 3,775 39 % 48 % -
Number admitted 3,162 44 % 55 % 1 %
Number enrolled 366 45 % 54 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Certificate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Bachelor Master Cert.
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies African-American/Black Studies
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting
Accounting and Related Services
Business Administration and Management
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
Education Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature
Creative Writing
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Japanese Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
French Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Public Health
History History
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Data Analytics
International/Globalization Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Philosophy and Religious Studies Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
Physical Sciences Chemistry
Geology/Earth Science
Physics
Psychology Psychology
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Community Organization and Advocacy
Social Sciences Economics
Political Science and Government
Sociology and Anthropology
Visual and Performing Arts Design and Applied Arts
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
Fine/Studio Arts
Music

Athletics

NCAA Division III with football
Sport Men Women
All Track Combined
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Other Sports
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Volleyball

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Mission Statement

Guilford-s longstanding mission is clear and distinctive: to provide a transformative, practical and excellent liberal arts education that produces critical thinkers in an inclusive, diverse environment, guided by Quaker testimonies of community, equality, integrity, peace and simplicity and emphasizing the creative problem-solving skills, experience, enthusiasm and international perspectives necessary to promote positive change in the world.