Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs, NC

Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs, NC

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Undergrad Health & Medicine Christian Life

Tuition & Fees

$35,850

not including housing and food

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undergraduateRatios

36%

male

64%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,293
Declined 1,435
Total Received 5,728
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Private

1,812

undergraduate students

1,332

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1905, Gardner-Webb University is a private four-year comprehensive university that is known for its strong programs in business, education, and nursing. It is located on a 225-acre campus in Boiling Springs, North Carolina.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 3,144
Established in 1905
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Baptist

Social Networks

Located in Boiling Springs right next to Shelby, NC. For less than an hour's drive, you can reach the active scene of Charlotte, discover the charm of Asheville or visit the vibrant downtown of Greenville, South Carolina.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Gardner–Webb University
110 South Main Street
Boiling Springs, NC
28017

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
43%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
92%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
13%
Top 1/4
41%
Top 1/2
72%
Bottom 1/2
28%
Bottom 1/4
5%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
610
25th
520
75th
600
25th
500
75th
25
25th
17
75th
24
25th
17
75th
25
25th
20

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (priority deadline) August 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Recommended

Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,293
Declined 1,435
Total Received 5,728

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Rank
Secondary School Record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$20,529

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $33,450
Housing $5,410
Food $5,360
Additional fees $2,400
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $47,620
Average Financial Aid - $20,529
Total with Avg. Aid $27,091

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,658,558
State $2,977,775
Institutional $14,388,269
Other external $398,485
Total $20,423,087

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $4,088,849
Other external
Total $4,088,849

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Financial Aid Office


P: 704 406-4243

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Swimming yes yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes
Wrestling yes

Club Sports - Men's

CrossFit

Club Sports - Women's

CrossFit

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, bowling, flag football, racquetball, soccer, softball, table tennis, volleyball

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Big South Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes yes yes
Chemistry, General yes
Community Psychology yes
Computer Science yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes yes
Divinity/Ministry yes yes
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other yes
Economics, General yes yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology yes yes
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing yes yes
Finance, General yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Fire Services Administration yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
French Language and Literature yes
Graphic Design yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce yes yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Investments and Securities yes
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching yes
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching yes
Marketing, Other yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor yes
Music Management yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music Theory and Composition yes
Music, General yes
Organizational Leadership yes yes
Pastoral Studies/Counseling yes yes
Physician Associate/Assistant yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes yes yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes yes
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation yes
Social Sciences, General yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Human Services
  3. Business Administration

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

3,144

total students

54%

in-state

46%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

58%

1,812
students

Female
64%
1,166

Male
36%
646

42%

1,332
students

Female
72%
962

Male
28%
370

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

84%

1,516
students

Female
60%
906

Male
40%
610

16%

296
students

Female
88%
260

Male
12%
36

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
17%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
53%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
20%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Recommended of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

96

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 23
Countries most often represented Germany
Norway
Peru
Spain
Sweden
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants English lab

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