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Gardner-Webb University campus

🇺🇸 USA · North Carolina

Gardner-Webb University

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
77.2%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹32,65,076Out-of-state
Students
1,856Undergraduates
Students per teacher
11Student to faculty

About

Gardner–Webb University (GWU) is a private Baptist university in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, United States. It was founded as Boiling Springs High School in 1905. Gardner–Webb is classified as a Doctoral/Professional university.
Over 3,000 students attend Gardner–Webb, including undergraduate, graduate, and online students. Nine colleges and schools offer more than 80 undergraduate and graduate major fields of study. GWU's Runnin' Bulldogs compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Big South Conference in most sports, although the men's and women's swim teams compete in the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association and the wrestling team competes in the Southern Conference.

Admissions planning estimate

77.2% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 42.2%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 87.02%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 87% (4,064/4,670; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

77 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 4,828
Offered a place 3,217
Enrolled 406

12.6% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite975-1198
4001600
ACT composite19-25
136

What a year costs

₹44,30,772 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹32,65,076
  • Housing₹10,71,764
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹44,30,772
After aid (average) ₹16,60,154

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹32,65,076
Out-of-state ₹32,65,076

Average aid awarded: ₹24,69,284 a year.

Outcomes and support

55.3%
Retention
55.4%
Graduation
34%
From out of state

One teacher for every 11 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 49%
Unknown 26.7%
African American 16.1%
Hispanic 4%
Multiracial 2.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native American 0.7%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
American Sign Languagebachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychologybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Fire Protectionbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Historybachelor
International Businessbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciencesbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Languagebachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate77.21%
Total Applicants4828
Admitted Applicants3217
Enrolled Applicants406
Application Fee₹3,757
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %975
SAT Composite 75th %1198
ACT Composite 25th %19
ACT Composite 75th %25

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹32,65,076
Out-of-State Tuition₹32,65,076
Average Housing Cost₹10,71,764
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹16,60,154
Average Aid Awarded₹24,69,284
Out-of-State Students34%

Student Body Diversity

African American16.06%
Asian0.92%
Hispanic3.99%
White48.98%
Multiracial2.53%
Native American0.7%
Pacific Islander0.05%
International0.11%
Unknown Race26.67%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate55.39%
Retention Rate55.33%
Student/Faculty Ratio11:1
Total Undergraduates1856

Contact

Street Address110 S Main St
ZIP Code28017
Phone(704) 406-2550
Websitehttps://www.gardner-webb.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/