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Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC · Private nonprofit · Distant rural · Website
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $21,150
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Median earnings
- $53,543
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Gardner-Webb University is a private nonprofit college in Boiling Springs, NC with 1,856 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants, and admitted students average 1113 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,150 per year ($19,391 for families earning under $30,000). 48% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $53,543 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 4,670
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,064
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 10%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing495–608
200800
SAT Math480–590
200800
ACT Composite19–25
136
What Gardner-Webb University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $51,623
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $36,350
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,391
- $30–48k$14,920
- $48–75k$14,225
- $75–110k$17,365
- $110k+$26,450
Get a personal estimate with Gardner-Webb University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 48%
- Freshman retention
- 55%
- Median earnings
- $53,543
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $22,000
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,856
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 40%
- White49%
- Hispanic4%
- Black16%
- Asian1%
Gardner-Webb University FAQ
What is Gardner-Webb University's acceptance rate?+
Gardner-Webb University admits 77% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Gardner-Webb University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 495–608 on SAT Reading and Writing and 480–590 on SAT Math; the average total is 1113.
What ACT score do you need for Gardner-Webb University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–25.
Is Gardner-Webb University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Gardner-Webb University?+
In Fall 2023, 4,670 students applied to Gardner-Webb University and 4,064 were admitted; 411 enrolled.
Does Gardner-Webb University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Gardner-Webb University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Gardner-Webb University require an essay?+
Gardner-Webb University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Gardner-Webb University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $51,623 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,150.
What is Gardner-Webb University's graduation rate?+
48% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 198561 · How we use this data
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