Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.
5800 W Friendly Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27410-4108
Guilford College draws on Quaker and liberal arts traditions to prepare men and women for a lifetime of learning, work andconstructive action dedicated to the betterment of the world.
School Overview: | Guilford College | |
| County | Guilford County, NC | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--Liberal Arts | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 152 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 2,462 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,056 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 406 students | 137 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% |
| % Black | 22% | 6% |
| % White | 67% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $31,380 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $31,380 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 80% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 480-620 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 490-660 | 460-573 |
| SAT Writing (25-75%) | 460-600 | 440-570 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 21-26 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- The college provides: student-centered instruction that nurtures each individual amid an intentionallydiverse community; a values-rich education that explores the ethical dimension of knowledge and promotes honesty, compassion,integrity, courage and respect for the individual; a challenging academic program that fosters critical and creative thinkingthrough the development of essential skills: analysis, inquiry, communication, consensus-building, problem-solving andleadership; a global perspective that values people of other cultures and the natural environment in which we all live.
- Guilford College stresses breadth and rigor in its academic program. As a Quaker-founded college,Guilford offers an educational experience that emphasizes the study of human values and the inter-relatedness of the world'sknowledge and cultures. The curriculum prescribes for all students a basic framework from which they choose courses. Thisframework consists of a set of general education requirements and 39 major fields in which students can pursue studies indepth.
- Guilford College provides opportunities for extracurricular involvement, guidance for students intransition, and assistance for students needing to withdraw from or temporarily leave the institution.
- Guilford College is located in northwest Greensboro, which is the third largest city in NorthCarolina. The city's population is approximately 234,000, with approximately 1.3 million people living in the metropolitanarea.
- Guilford College is named one of America's 25 "Hottest Colleges" in the Kaplan/Newsweek How to GetInto College Guide, 2006 edition and listed as "hottest for social conscience. Guilford is also listed in The Best 361Colleges, The Princeton Review, 2007 edition.
- Four-year liberal arts, accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools.
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