Guilford College
Greensboro, North Carolina · Private
Guilford College admitted 84% of 3,775 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1010–1250 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 48% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Guilford College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 15, 2026
- Early action
- December 10, 2026
- Regular decision
- January 15, 2027
The application is free. Guilford College asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Guilford College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $57,010 a year. After grants, students paid $22,620 on average.
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Quick answers
What is Guilford College’s acceptance rate?
Guilford College admitted 84% of applicants: 3,162 of 3,775 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Guilford College’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 15, 2026, early action is due December 10, 2026, and regular decision is due January 15, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Guilford College?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1010 to 1250, with a median around 1120. A score at or above 1120 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Guilford College’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Guilford College require?
Besides the application and transcript, Guilford College asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Guilford College have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Guilford College asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one optional short answer, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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