North Carolina

Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1905Distant ruralSEVP certified
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About

Gardner–Webb University (GWU) is a private Baptist university in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, United States. It was founded as Boiling Springs High School in 1905. Gardner–Webb is classified as a Doctoral/Professional university. Over 3,000 students attend Gardner–Webb, including undergraduate, graduate, and online students. Nine colleges and schools offer more than 80 undergraduate and graduate major fields of study. GWU's Runnin' Bulldogs compete in NCAA Division I as a member of the Big South Conference in most sports, although the men's and women's swim teams compete in the Coastal Collegiate Sports Association and the wrestling team competes in the Southern Conference.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$36,350
Estimated total for international students
US$51,623
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
1,856
Graduate students
1,243
International undergraduates
0%
Students per teacher
12 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
77%
SAT
Reading and writing 495–608 · Maths 480–590
ACT
19–25

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
48%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$53,543

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (81)

Bachelor's degrees38 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAmerican Sign LanguageArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDesign and Applied ArtsDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsFire ProtectionHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHistoryInternational BusinessInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLinguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and ServicesMarketingMathematicsMusicPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial Sciences, GeneralSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language
Master's degrees20 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsCurriculum and InstructionEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesInternational BusinessMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesPhysiology, Pathology and Related SciencesPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTheological and Ministerial Studies
Doctoral degrees6 subjects
Business Administration, Management and OperationsCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingTheological and Ministerial Studies
Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)3 subjects
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesTheological and Ministerial Studies
Associate's degrees1 subject
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Post-baccalaureate certificates1 subject
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Graduate certificates12 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFinance and Financial Management ServicesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarketingRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.