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Gardner-Webb University
#862 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Boiling Springs, NC
  • 694 reviews
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Gardner-Webb University Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
B
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
45%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
67%
Part-Time Retention Rate
—
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$0
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
Data Not Available
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
90%
of students say they attend class.20 responses

About the Professors

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Female Professors
52%
Male Professors
48%
Average Professor Salary
$82,572
Poll
70%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.20 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    5%
  • Asian American
    1%
  • Hispanic
    2%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    0%
  • Multiracial
    0%
  • Native American
    1%
  • Pacific Islander
    1%
  • Unknown
    0%
  • White
    91%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
89%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.53 responses
Poll
87%
of students say professors care about their students' success.53 responses
Poll
85%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.53 responses
Poll
89%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.53 responses
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