Gardner-Webb Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 77.21%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1085. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $34,750
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Gardner-Webb:
- Total Enrollment: 3,104, including 1,075 online students
- 1,861 Undergraduate, 1,243 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 33.4% men, 66.6% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 55%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 1%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 55%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 97 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 22 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 31 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Gardner-Webb Overview
Gardner-Webb University (Gardner-Webb) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Boiling Springs, NC. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The Gardner-Webb's tuition & fees is $34,750 for the academic year 2024-2025. 82% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $18,375.
The school has a total enrollment of 3,104 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Gardner-Webb's acceptance rate is 77.21% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.18%. The median SAT score is 1085 and the ACT score is 22.
Gardner-Webb ranked 200th in National Universities and 10th in North Carolina Colleges rankings. Gardner-Webb University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Gardner-Webb University is $34,750. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $12,125.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $36,101 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,010.
| Undergraduate | $34,750 |
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| Graduate | $12,125 |
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| Undergraduate | $36,101 |
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| Graduate | $13,010 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Gardner-Webb University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Gardner-Webb
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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