by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,420 undergraduates in 2020, Guilford is a small, private college located in Greensboro, North Carolina. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Guilford offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Guilford can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Guilford Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 11.0% of the student population at Guilford. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Guilford Disability Services.
Guilford offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Guilford has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,420 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,290 (90.8%). Part-time attendance was 130 (9.2%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,290 | 130 | 1,420 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Guilford receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Guilford #231 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Guilford by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Guilford Diversity Guide.
Guilford has a total of 437 student athletes, 294 men and 143 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,892,260 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,510,959 |
| Net | $381,301 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Guilford College Athletics