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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

82.1%

The data shows that the ACT was more popular among the first-time enrolled students, with a majority of students opting for this test.

Average SAT Score

1075

Students submitting SAT Score

Out of the total 2485 admitted students 31 students submitted their SAT score when applying.

13%

For the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, 50% of their scores fell within the following range 950-1200. Specifically, in the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, 50% of admitted students scored between 470 and 630, while 25% scored below 470 and another 25% scored above 630.

In the Math section, 50% of admitted students scored between 480 and 570, while 25% scored below 480 and 25% achieved a score of 570. The data suggests that, applicants with a composite SAT score of 1075 or higher have competitive chances of gaining admission to Guilford College.

Overall, for the admitted students who submitted SAT scores, their scores placed most of them in the lower range, just above 31% of test takers nationally.

  • Reading and Writing

    470-630
  • Math

    480-570

Average ACT Score

The average ACT score of admitted students for Fall 2021 enrollment season.

20

Students who Submitted ACT Score

Out of the 2485 admitted students 123 students submitted their ACT score when applying.

50%

Similar to the SAT, Guilford College does not require applicants to submit either SAT or ACT scores. However, during the Fall 2021 admissions season, around 50% of admitted students submitted ACT scores.

The middle 50% of admitted students received a composite ACT score between 17 and 23, with 25% scoring above 23 and another 25% scoring below 17.

For the admitted students who submitted ACT scores, their scores placed most of them around the middle, above 49% of test takers nationally.

  • English

    14-24
  • Math

    16-23
  • Composite

    17-23

Application Fees

Fall 2021

$75

Applicants Stats

The following table details the number of students who applied, admitted, and enrolled in Guilford College during the Fall 2021 enrollment season.

Total Men Women
Applicants 3,027 1,392 1,635
Admitted students 2,485 1,123 1,362
Enrolled students 247 144 103
Acceptance rate 82% 81% 83%
Yield rate 10% 13% 8%
    • Total Applicants

      During the Fall 2021 enrollment season, Guilford College received a total of 3,027 applications. These applications included 1,392 male applicants and 1,635 female applicants.
    • Admitted Students

      Out of the 3,027 applicants, Guilford College admitted 2,485 students. Among the admitted students, there were 1,123 males and 1,362 females who received offers of admission.
    • Enrolled Students

      Among the admitted students, 247 students chose to enroll at Guilford College. This means that 247 students accepted the admission offers and officially registered to attend the university for the Fall 2021 term. Among the enrolled students, 144 were male and 103 were female.
    • Acceptance Rate

      The acceptance rate is the percentage of applicants who were offered admission. In this case, Guilford College had an overall acceptance rate of 82% for the Fall 2021 enrollment season. When we break it down by gender, the acceptance rate for male applicants was 81% while the acceptance rate for female applicants was 83%.
    • Yield Rate

      The yield rate is the percentage of admitted students who actually chose to enroll at the university. Guilford College had an overall yield rate of 10% for the Fall 2021 term. The yield rate for male admitted students was 13%, and for female admitted students, it was 8%.

Admission and Enrollment Trends

The following table presents the application, admission, and enrollment statistics for Guilford College over the past 7 years.

Applicants Admitted Students Acceptance Rate Enrolled Students Yield Rate
Year Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women Total Men Women
2015 2,782 1,340 1,442 1,750 829 921 63% 62% 64% 313 173 140 18% 21% 15%
2016 3,321 1,634 1,687 2,010 986 1,024 60% 60% 61% 428 230 198 21% 23% 19%
2017 1,865 879 986 1,692 779 913 91% 89% 93% 343 162 181 20% 21% 20%
2018 3,211 1,571 1,640 2,070 994 1,076 64% 63% 66% 360 196 164 17% 20% 15%
2019 3,305 1,505 1,800 2,479 1,110 1,369 75% 74% 76% 380 192 188 15% 17% 14%
2020 3,660 1,693 1,967 2,855 1,301 1,554 78% 77% 79% 372 190 182 13% 15% 12%
2021 3,027 1,392 1,635 2,485 1,123 1,362 82% 81% 83% 247 144 103 10% 13% 8%

Admission Requirements

Fall 2021

Guilford College uses the following list of admission requirements and recommended documents when evaluating students' applications. All documents listed under the Required sections must be submitted with your application, but those listed under the Recommended section are optional.

Guilford College is a test-optional college where applicants are not required to submit standardized test (SAT or ACT) scores with their applications. Test scores are considered if submitted, but they are not mandatory. In the 1 enrollment season, 1 of admitted students submitted SAT scores, and 1 submitted ACT scores for admission. Please double-check with the school to verify the current and complete admission requirements.

Required

  • Secondary school record
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Recommended

  • Completion of college-preparatory program
  • Recommendation letters
  • Formal demonstration of competencies

Considered

  • Secondary school GPA
  • Secondary school rank
  • Test scores (SAT/ACT)

Neither required nor recommended

  • Other tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Accepted Credits

Fall 2021

The following is a list of college preparatory work and life experience that are accepted at Guilford College.

  • Credit for life experiences

    Not Accepted
  • Advanced placement (AP) credits

    Accepted
  • Dual credit (college credit earned while in high school)

    Accepted

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