Guilford College is one of the oldest degree-granting institutions in North Carolina. The college offers academic programs that foster critical and creative thinking through the development of essential skills of students. It has an annual enrollment of more than 2,600 students. The college offers over 35 programs in history, mathematics music, criminal justice, English, economics, environmental studies, accounting, art, biology, business management, chemistry, and computing and information technology. Guilford College also provides instruction in sport management, physics, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology and anthropology. It offers opportunities for students to participate in a range of sports activities, such as baseball, basketball, golf, softball, soccer, volleyball, cross-country, and track and field. The college maintains a library.