Applying to Guilford

Acceptance RateSAT Median
83.51% 1,060
Guilford College's acceptance rate is 83.51% for 2023 admission. A total of 3,397 students applied and 2,837 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into Guilford.
Guilford's acceptance rate places 25th out of 58 North Carolina colleges with competitive admission.
The median SAT score is 1,060 and the ACT score is 21 at Guilford. Guilford's SAT score ranks 18th out of 33 North Carolina colleges that consider SAT score for admission.
To apply to Guilford, the SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Guilford College is 83.51% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.92%. 1,588 men and 1,809 women applied to Guilford and 1,329 men and 1,508 women students were accepted.
Among them, 206 men and 189 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Guilford.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Guilford
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants3,3971,5881,80900
Admitted2,8371,3291,50800
Enrolled39520618900
Acceptance Rate 83.51%83.69%83.36%--
Yield 13.92%15.50%12.53%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Guilford College 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 45 students (12% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 75 students (20%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Guilford.
The median SAT score is 1,060 with 550 SAT EBRW and 510 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25th percentile is 460. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 580 and 25th percentile is 450 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 25 and 25th percentile score of 18 at Guilford. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 20.
The SAT and ACT scores at Guilford College are low compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,279, ACT: 28 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - arts & sciences).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at Guilford
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total91010601180
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing460550600
SAT Math450510580
ACT Composite182125
ACT Math161924
ACT English152024
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Guilford College 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 395 first-year students enrolled in Guilford. The proportion of full-time students is 93.42% and part-time students is 6.58%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 52.15% and women students is 47.85%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Guilford.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Guilford
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total39520618900
Full-time36919217700
Part-time26141200
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript) and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Guilford. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Guilford College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Guilford Admission Requirements
High School GPAConsidered, if submitted
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to Guilford.
Admission Information for Applying to Guilford
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationhttps://www.guilford.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://apply.guilford.edu/apply/?pk=UNDER
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master
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