Guilford College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$41,140

Cost of attendance at Guilford College in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$41,140

Cost of attendance at Guilford College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Guilford College was $25,785. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Guilford College

Guilford College net price calculator

$25,785

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in North Carolina and nationwide.

North Carolina's average	$12,201
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Guilford College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$25,785	$1,145 (5%)	$18,317	$20,426	$20,865	$13,770	$41,951
2021	$24,640	$902 (4%)	$20,704	$20,202	$21,683	$24,823	$30,723
2020	$23,738	$1,681 (7%)	$19,885	$19,014	$20,349	$25,918	$29,372
2019	$25,419	$251	$21,266	$21,514	$23,324	$26,595	$29,208
2018	$25,670	$936 (4%)	$22,987	$21,858	$23,586	$26,664	$27,684
2017	$26,606	$29	$20,995	$19,107	$23,131	$26,931	$28,022
2016	$26,577	$839 (3%)	$19,325	$22,255	$22,251	$29,069	$31,663
2015	$25,738	$2,264 (8%)	$18,544	$19,937	$22,681	$27,993	$29,890
2014	$28,002	--	$19,191	$19,496	$23,629	$23,813	$29,601

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Guilford College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$56,710	$1,420 (3%)	$41,140	$14,300	$1,270
2021	$55,290	$720 (1%)	$40,120	$13,900	$1,270
2020	$54,570	No change	$38,600	$14,700	$1,270
2019	$54,570	$2,402 (5%)	$37,120	$15,800	$1,650
2018	$52,168	$3,608 (7%)	$35,718	$14,800	$1,650
2017	$48,560	$494 (1%)	$34,150	$12,760	$1,650
2016	$48,066	$891 (2%)	$34,150	$12,266	$1,650
2015	$47,175	$1,780 (4%)	$33,430	$12,145	$1,600
2014	$45,395	$1,140 (3%)	$32,470	$11,575	$1,350
2013	$44,255	--	$31,380	-	$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Guilford College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 1,030 dormitories available to its students at $6,200 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Guilford College is $689 per month.
Does Guilford College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Guilford College for one academic year is $6,600, which works out to $733 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Guilford College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,270.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Guilford College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,500

If living off-campus, with family: $1,500

If living off-campus, not with family: $1,500
How much is Guilford College application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $75.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Guilford College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Guilford College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,085	$600
For out-of-state students	$1,085	$600

Housing and Meal

Guilford College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Guilford College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$6,600	$6,200	N/A	0	1,030
2021	$6,400	$6,000	N/A	0	1,030
2020	$6,000	$5,800	N/A	0	883
2019	$5,600	$5,600	N/A	0	891
2018	$5,400	$5,400	N/A	19	997
2017	$5,222	$5,000	N/A	19	1,037
2016	N/A	N/A	$9,560	19	1,037

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Guilford College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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