Gardner-Webb University — College Profile

About

Located in the scenic foothills of Boiling Springs, North Carolina, Gardner-Webb University is a private Christian institution renowned for combining a compassionate, faith-centered community with rigorous academics. The university is particularly well-known for its premier professional programs, including the highly respected Hunt School of Nursing, the Godbold College of Business, and robust education pathways. On campus, students experience a vibrant, service-oriented culture that pairs active spiritual life and leadership opportunities with the high-energy excitement of Runnin' Bulldogs NCAA Division I athletics. Ultimately, Gardner-Webb stands out by offering the spirited atmosphere and competitive edge of a Division I school alongside the highly personalized mentorship, small class sizes, and tight-knit community of a small liberal arts college.

Wikipedia: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.

Location

Boiling Springs, NC, 28017-0997 · Rural campus

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Nearest airport from college

RDU · Raleigh-Durham

168 mi away

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Cost

Cost of attendance

$47,091

Avg net price

$17,674

Room & board

$11,410

Tuition

$34,760

Books & supplies

$1,000/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$15,304

$30–48k

$14,594

$48–75k

$13,769

$75–110k

$15,946

$110k+

$22,438

Admissions

Admit rate

77%

Test policy

Test optional

SAT average

1113

Reading 495–608

Math 480–590

ACT midpoint

Composite 19–25

English 19–25

Math 17–25

SAT range (25th–75th percentile)

40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Gardner-Webb University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

59%

4-yr on-time completion

48%

1st-yr retention

55%

Transfer-out rate

33%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

51%

Transferred

27%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

22%

Median earnings (6yr)

$43,996

Median earnings (10yr)

$48,039

Median debt

$24,222

Monthly loan payment

$257

Debt range (25th–75th)

$6,818–$26,697

Debt (90th percentile)

$33,899

Student Body

Men 38%Women 62%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

37%

First-generation

35%

Median family income

$36,485

Independent students

36%

Avg age at entry

25.0

Part-time students

12%

Race & ethnicity

White

49%

Hispanic

Black

16%

Asian

Two or more

AI/AN

Unknown

27%

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$43,996

10 years after entry

$48,039

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing74

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology39

Business Administration, Management and Operations37

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods35

Psychology, General26

Criminal Justice and Corrections25

Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences20

Accounting and Related Services20

Biology, General19

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness17

Communication and Media Studies13

Religion/Religious Studies11

English Language and Literature, General10

Health and Medical Administrative Services9

Finance and Financial Management Services9

American Sign Language8

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Institutional

Endowment

$79M

Classification

Doctoral/Professional

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

99%

Avg faculty salary

$7,375/mo

Instructional spend/student

$8,808