Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Boiling Springs, North Carolina |
| Online | gardner-webb.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Rural Fringe |
| Religious Affiliation | Southern Baptist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, Gardner Webb University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Southern Baptist faith. In the most recent statistical year 5,657 prospective students applied, and 4,466 were granted admission. Of those admitted 447 enrolled in the school. 2,137 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,304 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $31,220 plus fees of $980. GWU is ranked 609 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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GWU is rated within the lower 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Gardner Webb University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#609 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#401 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#16 in Best Colleges in North Carolina
#9 in Best Private Colleges in North Carolina
#47 in Best Value Colleges in North Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 960/1215 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.74 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,850 |
| Other Fees | $980 |
| Room and Board | $10,540 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,400 |
| Total One Year Cost | $46,990 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 30% |
| Social Sciences | 23% |
| Health Professions | 18% |
| Education | 5% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198561 IPEDS survey data for Gardner Webb University.
Current students may use the Gardner Webb University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.