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Gardner-Webb University

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  • 4 Year
  • Boiling Springs, NC
  • 711 reviews
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B+
    6. Party Scene
      C-
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      C
    9. Dorms
      A-
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      B-
    12. Safety
      A
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    Gardner-Webb is an above-average private, Christian university located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,781 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Gardner-Webb acceptance rate is 53%. Popular majors include Nursing, Business, and Community Psychology. Graduating 49% of students, Gardner-Webb alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,200.
    About Gardner-Webb University...
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I-FCS
    Athletic Conference
    Big South Conference
    Address
    110 South Main Street
    Boiling Springs, NC 28017
    Website
    gardner-webb.edu

    Gardner-Webb University Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    53%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    1000-1200
    ACT Range
    19-25
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $20,753/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $21,957/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    11:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    86%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.51 responses
    78%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.59 responses
    71%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.58 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      142 Graduates
    • Business
      61 Graduates
    • Community Psychology
      59 Graduates
    • Accounting
      39 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      36 Graduates
    • Psychology
      33 Graduates
    • Communications
      25 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      20 Graduates
    • Religious Studies
      19 Graduates
    • Biology
      18 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,781Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    434
    Undergrads Over 25
    15%
    Pell Grant
    44%
    Varsity Athletes
    29%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 28 responses
    Report
    • Friendly
      71%
    • Honest
      14%
    • Stressed
      7%
    • Diverse
      4%
    • Honest, caring, always there to help
      4%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    93%
    Poll
    74%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.39 responses
    Poll
    62%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.77 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 35 responses
    Report
    • Great
      34%
    • Small, but lively
      26%
    • Small
      23%
    • Best school all around!
      9%
    • Home away from home
      9%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $38,700/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    49%
    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
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    Gardner-Webb University Reviews

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    So far I’ve been nothing but pleased with Gardner-Webb. The campus is beautiful and very accessible. I didn’t want to attend a university with a larger campus, so it’s a good size for me. I also really like the staff. They’re always friendly and eager to help me when I have questions. Another major reason I chose Gardner-Webb was because of their Christian background. I was raised in a christian household, so it was very important to me that my beliefs continued. It’s also very relieving to know I’m around others who share my beliefs. I would highly recommend Gardner-Webb to someone who also share these beliefs and prefers a more compact campus!
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    I have enjoyed my time at Gardner-Webb, but I wish I had decided to live off campus earlier than my senior year because a lot of money is taken off tuition. And living off campus was not really given as an option and was not easy to do. Most of the professors are awesome people who I’ve grown close with. The campus is beautiful and a great size. The Boiling Springs community is quaint and quiet, but bigger cities are just a short drive away. So, it’s not difficult to drive to a mall or an area with more food options. Safety is really emphasized on campus. Overall, I have enjoyed my experience at Gardner-Webb!
    I love Gardner-Webb! The professors make you feel welcome and loved. Here, you are a face, not a number. The campus is gorgeous and the Christian services are enlighting. Student activities are plentiful. Gardner-Webb feels like a home away from home.