Guilford College Acceptance Rate
Greensboro, North Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 3,775
- Admitted
- 3,162
- Yield
- 11.6%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Guilford College's acceptance rate has risen from 62.2% in 2014–15 to 83.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,001 to 3,775 (+26%) over that period.
Its 83.8% rate makes Guilford College more selective than about 34% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 30%.
Guilford College has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 11.6% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,001 | 1,866 | 62.2% | 351 |
| 2015–16 | 2,782 | 1,750 | 62.9% | 313 |
| 2016–17 | 3,321 | 2,010 | 60.5% | 428 |
| 2017–18 | 1,865 | 1,692 | 90.7% | 343 |
| 2018–19 | 3,211 | 2,070 | 64.5% | 360 |
| 2019–20 | 3,305 | 2,479 | 75% | 380 |
| 2020–21 | 3,660 | 2,855 | 78% | 372 |
| 2021–22 | 3,027 | 2,485 | 82.1% | 247 |
| 2022–23 | 3,397 | 2,837 | 83.5% | 395 |
| 2023–24 | 3,775 | 3,162 | 83.8% | 366 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,815 | 1,751 | 96.5% |
| Men | 1,490 | 1,411 | 94.7% |
| Unknown | 470 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–630 | 10% |
| SAT Math | 500–620 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–26 | 19% |
How Guilford College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Guilford College's acceptance rate?
Guilford College's acceptance rate is 83.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,162 admitted of 3,775 applicants).
Is Guilford College test optional?
Guilford College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Guilford College?
Guilford College received 3,775 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,162.
What SAT score do you need for Guilford College?
Admitted students at Guilford College typically scored 510–630 on SAT Reading/Writing and 500–620 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Guilford College getting harder to get into?
Guilford College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 62.2% in 2014–15 to 83.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.guilford.edu/.