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Gardner-Webb University

Acceptance Rate 74.95 %
SAT Average 1,105
Tuition & Fees $33,450
Student Population 3,144
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $20,529

Academic Overview

Gardner-Webb University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
Gardner-Webb University is one of 24 colleges affiliated with Southern Baptist.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $33,450 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $11,300.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 3,144 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 74.95% and the graduation rate is 52% last year.
The salary after graduation from Gardner-Webb University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $41,600. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, GWU's tuition & fees is $33,450. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $11,300.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$33,450
Graduate$11,300
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at GWU. The acceptance rate of GWU is 74.95% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 9.39%. The average graduation rate is 52% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $20,529 and 87% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 3,144 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 11 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Gardner-Webb University is 74.95 %.
Acceptance Rate
74.95%
Graduation Rate for Gardner-Webb University is 52 %
Graduation Rate
52%
Retention Rate for Gardner-Webb University is 66 %
Retention Rate
66%
Student Population for Gardner-Webb University is 3,144
Student Population
3,144
Student to Faculty Ratio for Gardner-Webb University is 11 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
11 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $20,529 at Gardner-Webb University.
Financial Aid Amount
$20,529

Directory Information

Directory Information
AddressMain St, Boiling Springs, NC 28017-0997
Phone704-406-2361
WEBwww.gardner-webb.edu/
Admissionwww.gardner-webb.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://gardner-webb.edu/apply/
Financial Aidwww.gardner-webb.edu/financial-planning
Net Price Calculatorwww.gardner-webb.edu/financial-planning
Disability Servicewww.gardner-webb.edu/academic-programs-and-resources/academic-support-services/noel-center-for-disability-resources/index

Offered Degrees

GWU offers 95 major programs through online and on-site education where 19 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's10
Bachelor's462
Master's215
Doctorate (Research)94
Post-Bachelor's Certificate53
Post-Master's Certificate135

Special Learning Opportunities

Gardner-Webb University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:1,368)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,360)

Veterans Benefits

Gardner-Webb University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges