Guilford College Admission
Acceptance Rate
83.51%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.92%
Freshmen Enrollment
395
SAT Scores
1,060
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,397 students have applied and 2,837 students have allowed to admit to Guilford College (Acceptance rate: 83.51%). Guilford's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.92 % where 395 students have finally enrolled out of 2,837 admitted students.
Guilford acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
Guilford enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
How to Apply to Guilford College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Guilford.
| Admission | https://www.guilford.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://apply.guilford.edu/apply/?pk=UNDER |
| Financial Aid | https://www.guilford.edu/admission-and-aid/financial-aid-and-costs |
| Net Price Calculator | https://npc.collegeboard.org/student/app/guilford |
| Disability Service | www.guilford.edu/academics/accessibility-resource-center |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Guilford and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Guilford College is 1,060 and the average ACT score is 21. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Guilford College | 1,060 | 21 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina | 1,054 | 60 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Guilford College, 45 students submitted SAT scores (12% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,060 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 460 | 550 | 600 |
| Mathematics | 450 | 510 | 580 |
| Total | 910 | 1,060 | 1,180 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Guilford College, 75 students submitted ACT scores (20% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 18 | 21 | 25 |
| English | 15 | 20 | 24 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 19 | 24 |
Guilford Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Guilford College. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school record and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
8 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |