Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at GWU is $33,450. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 3.88% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $35,319.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $34,749 which is a 3.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $13,170. The Living costs stayed same compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other North Carolina schools with tuition changes from last year at North Carolina colleges tuition change page.
GWU Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$32,200$13,170
2023-2024$33,450$13,170
Change % 2023-20243.88%0.00%
2024-2025$34,749$13,170
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Gardner-Webb University - COA
Gardner-Webb University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Gardner-Webb University - Room and Board Coost Chart
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $11,300 for the academic year 2023-2024. The graduate tuition has been risen by 2.26% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition and fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $18,991.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $11,556 for the academic year 2024-2025 which is a 2.3% increase compared to 2024's rate.
GWU Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,050$13,170
2023-2024$11,300$13,170
Change % 2023-20242.26%
2024-2025$11,556$13,170
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Gardner-Webb University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at GWU. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $515. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $639.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$496
2023-2024$515
2024-2025$535
Graduate2022-2023$625
2023-2024$639
2024-2025$653
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Gardner-Webb University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Gardner-Webb University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Gardner-Webb University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Gardner-Webb University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Gardner-Webb University$33,450
Winthrop University$15,956$30,286
High Point University$44,208
Hampton University$29,162
Presbyterian College$43,300
University of North Carolina at Asheville$7,461$24,809

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

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How Much is the tuition for 4 years at GWU?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at GWU is $137,005.
Since the tuition & fees at Gardner-Webb University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$33,768$34,088$34,412$34,738$137,005
Class of 2029Fall 2025$34,088$34,412$34,738$35,068$138,306
Class of 2030Fall 2026$34,412$34,738$35,068$35,401$139,618
Class of 2031Fall 2027$34,738$35,068$35,401$35,737$140,944
Class of 2032Fall 2028$35,068$35,401$35,737$36,076$142,282

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $192,923.
Since the tuition & fees at Gardner-Webb University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Gardner-Webb University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$47,820$48,069$48,357$48,677$192,923
Class of 2029Fall 2025$48,069$48,357$48,677$49,023$194,125
Class of 2030Fall 2026$48,357$48,677$49,023$49,390$195,446
Class of 2031Fall 2027$48,677$49,023$49,390$49,774$196,863
Class of 2032Fall 2028$49,023$49,390$49,774$50,173$198,360

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 87% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $110,807.
Since the tuition & fees at Gardner-Webb University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Gardner-Webb University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$27,291$27,540$27,828$28,148$110,807
Class of 2029Fall 2025$27,540$27,828$28,148$28,494$112,009
Class of 2030Fall 2026$27,828$28,148$28,494$28,861$113,330
Class of 2031Fall 2027$28,148$28,494$28,861$29,245$114,747
Class of 2032Fall 2028$28,494$28,861$29,245$29,644$116,244

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Gardner-Webb University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Gardner-Webb University 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$33,450$1,000 $13,170
Graduate$11,300 $1,000$13,170
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