Guilford College's published cost of attendance is $55,689. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $18,367, middle-income families pay around $34,680, and higher-income families pay approximately $49,368.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $55,689 |
| Tuition and Fees | $41,362 |
| Room and Board | $13,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,800 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$33,419 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $22,270 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $18,367 |
| $30–48k | $22,825 |
| $48–75k | $34,680 |
| $75–110k | $49,275 |
| $110k+ | $49,368 |
Guilford College's published cost of attendance is $55,689. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $18,367, middle-income families pay around $34,680, and higher-income families pay approximately $49,368. Azimuth ranks Guilford College #1022 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Guilford College's aid structure combines need-based grants, merit scholarships, and federal loan programs. The college participates in federal (Pell Grants, Direct Loans) and institutional aid, with need-based aid available to qualifying students. Families apply using the FAFSA to determine eligibility for need-based support. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $26,000, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $37,100; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $50,433, median federal debt of $26,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $294 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Guilford College earn median 4-year earnings of $50,433, placing Guilford College in the 10.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,317 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Guilford College in the 25.5 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Guilford College #1207 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Guilford College's concentration in Biological Sciences. Biology, General is the largest program with 31 graduates, followed by Kinesiology with 26 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $46,651 — 0.9× the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 24 students with median 4-year earnings of $60,858, at 0.9× the benchmark, while Psychology, General and English Language and Literature, General round out the top programs with 17 and 16 graduates respectively, earning $49,921 and $49,064 at 1.0× and 1.0× their respective benchmarks.
