PRIVATE NON-PROFIT · GRADUATE

Gardner-Webb University

Also known as: GWU

📍 Boiling Springs, North Carolina🏛️ Rural Setting👥 1,856 Undergrads🔗 www.gardner-webb.edu

Overview

Gardner-Webb University is an small private non-profit research university in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. It enrolls about 1,856 undergraduate students with an acceptance rate of 77%. Graduates earn a median of $48,039 ten years after entry.

Quick Stats

Acceptance Rate

77%

Less Selective

SAT Avg

1,113

495–608

Net Price

$17,674

After avg. aid

Grad Rate (6yr)

55%

Retention

55%

First-year, FT

Median Earnings

$48,039

10 yrs after entry

Admissions

Less Selective

Acceptance Rate

77.2%

SAT Average

1,113

ACT Composite

19–25

Test Policy

Considered but not required

SAT Score Range (Middle 50%)

EBRW (Reading & Writing)

200495 – 608 (mid 50%)800

Math

200480 – 590 (mid 50%)800

ACT Score Range (Middle 50%)

Composite

119 – 25 (mid 50%)36

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$34,760

Annual + fees

Out-of-State

$34,760

Annual + fees

Cost of Attendance

$47,091

Total annual

Avg. Net Price

$17,674

After aid

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Avg. Net Price
$0 – $30,000	$15,304
$30,001 – $48,000	$14,594
$48,001 – $75,000	$13,769
$75,001 – $110,000	$15,946
$110,001 +	$22,438

Financial Aid Snapshot

% with federal loans

47.2%

Academics & Programs

Gardner-Webb University offers programs across 18 fields. Top by degrees awarded:

Health Professions

20.7%

Business, Management & Marketing

19.6%

Psychology

13.9%

Education

9.8%

Biological & Biomedical Sciences

8.4%

Homeland Security & Law Enforcement

5.9%

Foreign Languages & Linguistics

4.1%

Communication & Journalism

3.4%

Outcomes

6-Year Grad Rate

55%

On-Time (4yr)

48%

Retention (FT)

55%

% Earning >$25K

76%

10 yrs after entry

Median Earnings After Entry

6 years

$43,996

8 years

$46,747

10 years

$48,039

Graduation Rate by Race

Asian

0.0%

White

63.0%

Diversity

Race & Ethnicity

White

49.0%

Black or African American

16.1%

Asian

0.9%

Hispanic / Latino

4.0%

Two or more races

2.5%

International

0.1%

Gender

Women

62.1%

Men

37.9%

Background

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gardner-Webb University hard to get into?

Less Selective — the acceptance rate is 77%. Admitted students average an SAT of 1113.

How much does Gardner-Webb University cost?

In-state tuition is $34,760, and out-of-state is $34,760. Average net price after financial aid is $17,674.

What is Gardner-Webb University known for?

Most popular programs include Health Professions, Business, Management & Marketing, Psychology.

What's the graduation rate at Gardner-Webb University?

The 6-year graduation rate is 55%, and 55% of first-year, full-time students return for their second year.

Data source: U.S. Department of Education.