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Gardner Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina

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Overview

Enrollment
3,441
Gardner Webb University overview
Location Boiling Springs, North Carolina
Online gardner-webb.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist
Gardner Webb University overview
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.

Ratings

5/10
Overall
5/10
Academics
5/10
Resources
5/10
Outcomes
6/10
Value

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

Rankings

Rankings for Gardner Webb University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Easy
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SAT 960/1215
ACT 18/24
GPA 3.74
Applications Accepted
78.9% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition
$31,220
Costs for Gardner Webb University
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

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$40,500 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
55% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Gardner Webb University students
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.

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