Gardner-Webb University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,368
Religious affiliation	Baptist
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Acceptance rate	79%
Students retention rate	59%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, Gardner-Webb is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 79% indicates that Gardner-Webb is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Gardner-Webb University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 11-to-1, Gardner-Webb emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Gardner-Webb is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Gardner-Webb is 59% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Gardner-Webb do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

78.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,200

Cost of attendance at Gardner-Webb University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,200

Cost of attendance at Gardner-Webb University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Gardner-Webb University received on average $24,687 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$24,687

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	218	46%	$4,651	$1,013,878
Other Federal Grant	218	46%	$4,988	$1,087,276
State Grant/Scholarships	174	37%	$7,501	$1,305,177
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	469	100%	$19,586	$9,185,732
Total Grant & Scholarships	469	100%	$24,687	$11,578,185

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Gardner-Webb University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Gardner-Webb University students is 47.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 49.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.1%.

47.6%

asian 25.0% 2 students
African American 31.2% 24 students
white 57.7% 161 students
unknown 30.4% 24 students
hispanic 50.0% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Football Big South Conference
Baseball Big South Conference
Basketball Big South Conference
Track and Cross Country Big South Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Gardner-Webb University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Gardner-Webb University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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