- Acceptance rate: 80% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 550–650 reading and writing, 570–610 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 18–24 composite
- Average net price: $22,620 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Guilford College reported: an acceptance rate of 80% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 18–24.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Guilford College reviews each application.
Guilford College GPA requirements
Guilford College doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Guilford College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Guilford College acceptance rate
Guilford College admitted 3,363 of 4,204 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 80%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Guilford College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Greensboro, North Carolina, with 1,132 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Guilford College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 550 | 600 | 650 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 580 | 610 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 21 | 24 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1105 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Guilford College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Guilford College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,620 a year at Guilford College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Guilford College?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Guilford College admitted 80% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Guilford College?
It's one factor among several: Guilford College requires high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Guilford College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Guilford College admitted 80% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Guilford College look for?
Guilford College doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Guilford College?
Guilford College's acceptance rate was 80% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,363 of 4,204 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What SAT and ACT scores do Guilford College students have?
The middle 50% of Guilford College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–650 in reading and writing and 570–610 in math; ACT composite 18–24, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Guilford College require the SAT or ACT?
Check Guilford College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Guilford College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 5% sent SAT scores and 24% sent ACT scores.
What is the average net price at Guilford College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,620 a year at Guilford College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Guilford College consider legacy status?
No. Guilford College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Guilford College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Guilford College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Guilford College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Guilford CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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