College
Gardner-Webb University
- BOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- Boiling Springs, NC
- 687 reviews
- AcademicsB
- ValueB-
- DiversityA-
- CampusB
- AthleticsB+
- Party SceneD+
- ProfessorsB+
- LocationC
- DormsB+
- Campus FoodB-
- Student LifeB-
- SafetyB+
Athletic Division
NCAA Division I-FCS
Athletic Conference
Big South Conference
Gardner-Webb University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
52%
SAT Range
860-1110
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$23,624/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 86%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.51 responses
- 77%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.52 responses
- 73%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.51 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Nursing
142 GraduatesBusiness Administration and Management
61 GraduatesCommunity Psychology
59 GraduatesAccounting
39 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
36 GraduatesPsychology
33 GraduatesCommunications
25 GraduatesComputer Science
20 GraduatesReligious Studies
19 GraduatesBiology
18 Graduates
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,908Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
18%
Pell Grant
42%
Varsity Athletes
22%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
100%
Poll
- 75%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.32 responses
Poll
- 64%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.70 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,100/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
45%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
92%
National
83%- 89%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.27 responses
Gardner-Webb University Reviews
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GW provides various aspects that make it appealing to everyone who learns about it. Their graduation rate is 98%, so there is excellent academic programs. I'm personally in the nursing program, both in the BSN and ADN. No other school would let me do both. I'm doing both to allow me to get a year of work experience before graduate school. GW encourages their students to further their education to graduate school. Additionally, GW has huge diversity within the campus. We have many students who live across the world just to come here, a lot of them for sports. Another benefit about going to GW is the security/safety. We have an actual police department on campus that consists of about eight to nine officers on call. Overall GW is one of the best colleges to go to whether you are looking to play sports, all about academics, a safe place away from home, or looking for a new environment!
Gardner-Webb University is one of the best schools nationwide by far! The people are incredible, the classes are exciting with professors who take time to know everyone's name and favorite music genre (literally). Some of the facilities could use some more funding, but overall an outstanding university.
I have truly found my home here at Gardner-Webb University. I am a student in the Degree Completion Program, so all of my classes are online. This program has allowed me to continue to work full time to support myself and help my family, while also saving for the future. Even though this program is online, I feel that my professors have been extremely thorough in their teachings. After transferring from another university to Gardner-Webb, I feel that this is where I am meant to be learning. I am even looking into MBA programs for after I graduate! I am so proud to be apart of the Running Bulldog community!