Guilford College
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Guilford College is a private nonprofit institution located in Greensboro, North Carolina with approximately 1,001 undergraduate students enrolled. Guilford College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 80%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,270 per year. The graduation rate is 46%, and the typical graduate earns $39,500 within 10 years of enrollment.
Guilford College is a private liberal arts college in Greensboro, North Carolina. It was founded in 1837 by members of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers). Guilford has both traditional students and students who attend its Center for Continuing Education (CCE).
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 48% graduation rate and 66% freshman retention suggest that many students don't finish, which is a real red flag worth discussing before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a manageable $15,448, and the Quaker-rooted liberal arts environment in Greensboro offers a tight-knit, values-driven community that suits students who want small classes and a strong sense of purpose. Worth considering if you're drawn to that mission and have a clear plan to stay engaged — but ask hard questions about academic support and what's driving that attrition.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 9% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,001 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
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