More selective than 29% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
10% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 19% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Guilford College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Guilford College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Guilford College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 550 | 650 |
| SAT math | 570 | 610 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 24 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1120 | 1260 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Guilford College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 80% | 550–650 | 570–610 | 18–24 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | 510–630 | 500–620 | 18–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Guilford College compared with other North Carolina colleges?
Guilford College has the 40th-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 | Gardner-Webb University | 77% | 55% | $17,674 |
| 37 | Winston-Salem State University | 78% | 47% | $13,479 |
| 38 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 80% | 69% | $15,435 |
| 39 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | 80% | 49% | $27,426 |
| 40 | Guilford College | 80% | 46% | $22,270 |
| 41 | Shaw University | 80% | 22% | $16,512 |
| 42 | North Carolina Wesleyan University | 80% | 42% | $17,432 |
| 43 | Western Carolina University | 82% | 60% | $13,315 |
| 44 | Fayetteville State University | 82% | 38% | $7,892 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at Guilford College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Guilford College admissions questions
What is the Guilford College acceptance rate?
Guilford College accepts 80% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,162 of 3,775 applicants were admitted.
Does Guilford College require the SAT or ACT?
Guilford College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 10% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 19% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Guilford College?
The middle 50% of Guilford College enrolled first-year students scored 1120–1260 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Guilford College?
12% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (366 of 3,162).
Is Guilford College getting harder to get into?
Guilford College accepted 80% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Guilford College overview