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Guilford is in a medium-sized city, in Greensboro, North Carolina. 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 science, art studies, and security and law enforcement.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 520 to 640 for students at Guilford. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 500 and 620. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at Guilford are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 2,682 students (2,420 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Guilford are 40 years old or older.
Dorm living is common. Guilford makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Old Dominion Athletic Conference for major sports.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To provide an excellent, transformative liberal arts education where the institution and its members model values, behaviors, and attitudes that develop critical thinkers and social change agents based on the Quaker principles of integrity, peace, equality and simplicity in a strong, inclusive learning community."
More complete details are provided below.
Guilford College
5800 W Friendly Ave
Greensboro, NC 27410-4108
General Phone: (336) 316-2000
Admissions Phone: (336) 316-2100
Financial Aid Phone: (336) 316-2354
http://www.guilford.edu
Guilford awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 85 | business management, accounting |
| Liberal Arts | 80 | history, English, political science, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, economics, Spanish language, peace and conflict resolution, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 61 | criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 48 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences, geology, physics, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 42 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 28 | information science, computer and info science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 16 | religion, philosophy |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 11 | sports and fitness management, exercise science, health and fitness |
| Education And Teaching | 9 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Medicine | 6 | medical preparatory |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental studies |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Mathematics | 2 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Guilford in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 414 | 36 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 4 | 2 |
In 2005, Guilford had a total enrollment of 2,682 students (2,420 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 70% |
| Black | 21% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 40% |
| Virginia | 9% |
| Maryland | 8% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| New Jersey | 3% |
| Florida | 2% |
| District of Columbia | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Maine | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| West Virginia | 1% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
Guilford offers campus housing for 1,083 of its 2,420 (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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,483 | 1,561 | 63% | 412 | 26% |
| Men | 1,144 | 699 | 61% | 205 | 29% |
| Women | 1,339 | 862 | 64% | 207 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 520 | 640 |
| SAT Math | 500 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
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) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 16% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (336) 316-2100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,310 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,310 |
| Room and board | $ 6,530 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,575 |
Financial Aid:
Guilford participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 293100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (336) 316-2354
Guilford has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 18 | $54,534 | 8 | $57,119 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $49,009 | 5 | $47,076 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $40,577 | 25 | $40,609 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $36,058 | 6 | $38,595 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $46,920 | 44 | $44,071 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Old Dominion Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | 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
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Friends affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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