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Guilford College is located in Greensboro, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in the year 1837 by the Religious Society of Friends and known as the New Garden Boarding School. The institute was christened Guilford College in the year 1888. The college offers degrees and certificates in various areas of study including environmental studies, computing and information technology, religious studies, accounting, peace and conflict studies, and business management.
Guilford College's athletics department sponsors men's teams in basketball, baseball, football, cross country, lacrosse, golf, tennis, and soccer. The women's teams participate in cross country, basketball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, swimming, and volleyball. The teams of Guilford College are known as the Quakers.
Guilford is in a medium-sized city, in Greensboro, NC. The school has a Friends religious affiliation. Guilford is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at Guilford include music, science, and security and law enforcement.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2007-2008 was 500 to 620 for students at Guilford. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 500 and 600.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Guilford, in 2007-2008, had 2,688 students (2,605 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at Guilford belong to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Guilford College
5800 W Friendly Ave
Greensboro, NC 27410-4108
General Phone: (336) 316-2000
http://www.guilford.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 117 | English, political science, history, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, peace and conflict resolution, Spanish language, economics, ... |
| Business and Management | 102 | business management, accounting |
| Science | 64 | biological and biomedical sciences, biology, geology, chemistry, physics |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 60 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy and Counseling | 55 | psychology |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 25 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, health and fitness |
| Art Studies | 21 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 20 | information science, computer and info science |
| Education and Teaching | 20 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Religion and Philosophy | 18 | religion, philosophy |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Medicine | 5 | medical preparatory |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | environmental studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Media | 3 | communication studies, communication and journalism |
Number of programs and degrees for Guilford in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 521 | 35 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 6 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, Guilford had a total enrollment of 2,688 students (2,605 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 8% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 39% |
| Maryland | 8% |
| Virginia | 8% |
| Massachusetts | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| New York | 3% |
| Georgia | 3% |
| Florida | 2% |
| New Jersey | 2% |
| South Carolina | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Maine | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
Guilford offers campus housing for 1,063 of its 2,605 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Greensboro, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,552 | 2,119 | 60% | 406 | 19% |
| Men | 1,715 | 998 | 58% | 197 | 20% |
| Women | 1,837 | 1,121 | 61% | 209 | 19% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 620 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 86% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 26,030 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 26,030 |
| Room and board | $ 7,140 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,650 |
Financial Aid:
Guilford participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 293100)
Guilford has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 32 | 19 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 27 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 12 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $69,202 | 10 | $67,985 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $60,231 | 7 | $46,571 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 28 | $49,919 | 36 | $49,055 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $41,683 | 8 | $40,036 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 67 | $56,939 | 61 | $50,690 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Track | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Guilford Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Friends affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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