• Founded in 1837 by the Society of Friends, known as Quakers, Guilford College draws on Quaker and liberal arts traditions to prepare men and women for a lifetime of learning, work, and constructive action dedicated to the betterment of the world.

• The College provides student-centered instruction that nurtures each individual amid an intentionally diverse community; a values-rich education that explores the ethical dimension of knowledge and promotes honesty, compassion, integrity, courage, and respect for the individual; a challenging academic program that fosters critical and creative thinking through the development of essential skills including analysis, inquiry, communication, consensus-building, problem-solving, and leadership; a global perspective that values people of other cultures and the natural environment in which we all live; and access to work and service opportunities that forge a connection between thought and action.

• Located in Greensboro, North Carolina (pop. 234,000), with a metro area population of 1.4 million

• Five colleges and universities in Greensboro (Guilford College, Bennett College, Greensboro College, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and A&T State University) have a total enrollment of approximately 27,000 students.

• Home of the Bryan Series, which has welcomed such distinguished visitors as Colin Powell, Madeleine Albright, Ralph Nader, Oscar Arias, Bill Bradley, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Ernest Gaines, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Edward Albee, Ken Burns, Toni Morrison and Sidney Poitier

• Guilford College is featured in The Unofficial, Unbiased Guide to the 328 Most Interesting Colleges, The Princeton Review's 2008 edition of America's Best Value Colleges , and Harvard Schmarvard.

• Guilford is an original member of the Corella and Bertram F. Bonner Foundation's Bonner Scholarship program—one of only 24 colleges and universities in the United States to be selected. The Bonner Scholarship Program's mission is to transform the lives of students, their campuses, and their communities through volunteer service.

• Named one of America's 25 "Hottest Colleges" in the Kaplan/Newsweek How to Get Into College Guide, 2005 edition. Listed as "hottest for social conscience."

• Total enrollment: 2,688

• Traditional students: 1,452 (ages 17-22; 77% live on campus)

• 48% male, 52% female (traditional students)

• 63% of traditional students are from out of state; international students represent 15 different countries.

• Quaker students: 10%

• 133 full-time faculty

• 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio

• Guilford offers 39 majors and 52 concentrations. The most popular majors are English, biology, business management, and psychology. The most unique are forensic biology, and peace & conflict studies.

• Comprehensive tuition, fees, room and board: $32,636

• About 58% of students are receiving need-based financial assistance averaging $15,780.

• Guilford awards over $21 million in need-based aid, merit awards, and other entitlements, and the average merit-based award is $6,711.

• Guilford students pursue variety with a passion through 40 campus clubs and organizations.

• Housing choices include traditional residence hall settings; alternative houses, where groups of students live together who share a special interest; or apartments for upperclassmen.

• NCAA Division III, Old Dominion Athletic Conference

• Men's varsity sports: baseball, basketball, cross-country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, and tennis; women's varsity sports: basketball, cross-country, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball; club sports: men's and women's rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, and cheerleading

• 51% male, 49% female

• Top academic interests: biology, business management, psychology, English, education studies

• Median SAT scores:
Critical Reading 510-640,
Math 510-620,
Writing 500-620

• Median ACT score: 22-27