Overview

Gardner-Webb University is a University institution located in Boiling Springs, NC, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address PO Box 817
110 South Main Street
Boiling Springs, NC  28017
United States

Contact Associate Vice President of Undergraduate Admissions
Email: admissions@gardner-webb.edu
Phone: 704-406-4491
Fax: 704-406-4488

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Majors & Degrees

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-veterinary Studies
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Exercise Physiology And Kinesiology
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing, Other
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication And Media Studies, Other
Journalism
Mass Communication/media Studies
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Radio And Television Broadcasting Technology/technician
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Computer Science
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Foreign Language Teacher Education
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Social Science Teacher Education
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language/esl Language Instructor
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
American Sign Language (asl)
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
French Language And Literature
Sign Language Interpretation And Translation
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Health/health Care Administration/management
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-pharmacy Studies
Pre-veterinary Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Pre-law Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
International/globalization Studies
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Community Psychology
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Bible/biblical Studies
Missions/missionary Studies
Pastoral Studies/counseling
Religious Education
Religious/sacred Music
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Design And Applied Arts, Other
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Dramatic/theatre Arts And Stagecraft, Other
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Management
Music Performance, General
Music Theory And Composition
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,218

Applied

446

Accepted

1,812

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,866

Females Applied

259

Females Accepted

14%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,352

Males Applied

187

Males Accepted

14%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

40

Application Fee

3.74

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 3.72 Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	Interview 2 recommendations
Recommended	Essay 2 recommendations
Other requirements:	SAT or ACT scores

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Out of state Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		520	610
SAT Math		500	600
ACT Composite	21	18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

33,770

Private

Fees

490

Full-time student fees

11,110

Room & board

5,570

Room only

Financial Aid

30,199

Avg. Financial Aid Package

29,867

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

3,944

Avg. Loan Aid

9,428

Avg. Grant Aid

26,975

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

76.32%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

19%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,812

Total Undergrad students

0%

International Students

3%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	4.31%
Black or African American	17.17%
White or Caucasian	53.62%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.72%
Asian	0.94%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.28%
Two or more races	2.48%
Other	20.32%

Gender

Male (35.65%)

Female (64.35%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	51%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, Parents' Weekend and Welcome Back Events

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Campus Ministries United, Student Government Association, Dawg Pound, Honors Student Association and International Club

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
1

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		Division 1
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Football		Division 1B
Golf	No	Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No
Wrestling	No	Division 1

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Badminton		No	No
Baseball		No	No
Basketball		Division 1
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No	Division 1
Football		No	No
Golf	No	Division 1
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse	No	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 1
Softball		Division 1
Swimming And Diving		Division 1
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 1
Track And Field	No	Division 1
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 1
Wrestling	No	No	No