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Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs, NC

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Gardner-Webb University, founded in 1905, is a Baptist-affiliated university of liberal and professional studies. Its 250-acre campus is located in Boiling Springs, in the Piedmont section of North Carolina.

School Profiles: Undergrad Health & Medicine Christian Life

Tuition & Fees

$32,060

$32,060

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
26%
500-599
45%
400-499
26%
300-399
2%
700-800
3%
600-699
18%
500-599
49%
400-499
27%
300-399
3%
700-800
2%
600-699
8%
500-599
33%
400-499
33%
300-399
23%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
4%
24-29
25%
18-23
54%
12-17
17%
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undergraduateRatios

35%

male

65%

female

1

teacher

13

students

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Moderately Selective

66%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,219
Declined + 1,603
Total Received 4,822
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Private (nonprofit)

1,999

undergraduate students

1,522

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Human Services
  3. Business Administration
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Codes

SAT 5242
ACT 3102

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School Facts

Gardner-Webb University, founded in 1905, is a Baptist-affiliated university of liberal and professional studies. Its 250-acre campus is located in Boiling Springs, in the Piedmont section of North Carolina.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 3,521
Established in 1905
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Baptist
Accredited by •  ACBSP (Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs)
•  ATS (Association of Theological Schools in the United States and Canada)
•  CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education)
•  CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NLN (National League for Nursing)
•  SACS (Southern Assn. of Colleges and Schools)

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Boiling Springs, NC

250-acre campus in Boiling Springs (population: 4,687), 50 miles from Charlotte. Major airport and train serve Charlotte; bus serves Shelby (10 miles). School operates transportation to airport and bus station.

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

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
43%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
92%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
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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%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
1%
600-699
26%
500-599
45%
400-499
26%
300-399
2%
700-800
3%
600-699
18%
500-599
49%
400-499
27%
300-399
3%
700-800
2%
600-699
8%
500-599
33%
400-499
33%
300-399
23%
200-299
1%
composite english math
30-36
4%
24-29
25%
18-23
54%
12-17
17%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline August 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Considered if submitted
SAT or ACT Recommended

Moderately Selective

66%

acceptance rate

Accepted 3,219
Declined + 1,603
Total Received 4,822

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Geographical residence
Interview
Religious affiliation/commitment
Volunteer Work

Not Considered

Minority affiliation
State residency
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Kristen Setzer
Vice President of Enrollment Management
P: 800 253-6472
F: 704 406-4488
admissions@gardner-webb.edu

Financial Aid

74%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$27,929

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $31,220
Room $5,260
Board $4,810
Additional fees $840
Books & supplies $1,800
Total $43,930
Average Financial Aid - $27,929
Total with Avg. Aid $16,001

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 Deadline

FAFSA
June 30

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 704 406-4243

Financial Aid Officer

Anita Elliot
Director of Financial Planning
aelliot@gardner-webb.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
lacrosse
soccer
softball
swimming
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
wrestling

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 Directors

Chuck Burch (men's)
Vice President For Athletics
email

Pam Scruggs (women's)
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Big South Conference
Mascot
Runnin' Bulldogs
School colors
red and black

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Agency Counseling
American Sign Language
Art
Athletic Training
Biblical Studies
Biology
Business Administration
Business Administration/Health Care Management
Business Administration/Human Resources
Business Administration/International Business
Business Administration/Management
Chemistry
Christian Education
Communications
Computer Science
Counseling Psychology
Criminal Justice
Curriculum/Instruction
Discipleship Studies
Divinity
Education Secondary Collaborative
Educational Leadership
Elementary Education
English
English Education
English as a Second Language
Entrepreneurship
Executive Leadership Studies
Exercise Physiology
Family Practice Nursing
Finance
French
Global Studies
Health Care Management
Health Education
Health Management
History
Human Services
Intercultural Studies
Intercultural/Multicultural/Diversity Studies
International Business
International/Global Studies
Journalism
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mathematics
Mental Health Counseling
Middle Grades Education
Middle School Education
Missiology
Mission Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
Music
Music Business
Music Education
Music Performance
Nursing
Nursing Administration
Organizational Leadership
Pastoral Care/Counseling
Pastoral Studies
Philosophy/Theology
Physical Education
Physician Assistant
Political Science
Psychology
Religion
Religious Studies
Sacred Music
School Administration
School Counseling
Social Sciences
Sociology
Spanish
Sport Pedagogy
Sports Management
Theatre Arts
Wealth/Trust Management
World Religions
Youth Discipleship Studies
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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

3,521

total students

69%

in-state

31%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

57%

1,999
students

Female
65%
1,298

Male
35%
701

43%

1,522
students

Female
71%
1,079

Male
29%
443

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

81%

1,633
students

Female
62%
1,007

Male
38%
626

19%

366
students

Female
80%
291

Male
20%
75

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Hispanic/Latino
40%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

48%

Transfer applicants accepted

46%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

96

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

32

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact


704 406-4495

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