CHARACTER

• 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. 224,000), with a metro area population of 1.3 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.

 WORTH NOTING

• 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., Sherwin Nuland, Edward Albee, Ken Burns, and Sidney Poitier

• Guilford College is featured in The Unofficial, Unbiased Guide to the 328 Most Interesting Colleges, The Princeton Review's The Best 351 Colleges 2004, Making a Difference College Guide, and Harvard Schmarvard.

• Described as one of the nation's "Best Kept Secrets" by The Fiske Guide to Colleges 2004

• 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.

ENROLLMENT

• Total enrollment: 2,101

• Traditional students: 1,097 (850 on campus)

• 49% male, 51% female (traditional students)

• 65% of traditional students are from out of state; international students represent 21 different countries.

• Quaker students: 8%

 CAMPUS LIFE

• Guilford students pursue variety with a passion through 39 campus clubs and organizations.

• Housing choices include traditional dorm 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: women's rugby, Ultimate Frisbee, and cheerleading

 ACADEMIC PROFILE OF ENTERING CLASS (FALL 2004)

• 51% male, 49% female

• Top academic interests: Undecided, English, Biology, Business Management, Criminal Justice, Psychology

• Average SAT scores: Verbal 580; Math 563