- 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)
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.
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
What GPA do you need to get into Guilford College?
Guilford College doesn't require a high school GPA for admission but considers one if 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 we don't list an average GPA.
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, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS).
What SAT scores do Guilford College students have?
The middle 50% of Guilford College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted SAT scores (5% of them) scored 550–650 in Reading and Writing and 570–610 in Math. The median scores were 600 (Reading and Writing) and 580 (Math).
What ACT scores do Guilford College students have?
The middle 50% of Guilford College's fall 2024 first-year students who submitted ACT scores (24% of them) had composite scores of 18–24, with a median of 21.
Does Guilford College accept AP credit?
Yes. 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.
What is the average net price at Guilford College?
In 2022–23, first-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,620 a year at Guilford College, according to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS). Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
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).