Gardner-Webb University Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #3796 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1101 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1028 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #899 of 1,006 | For Early Childhood Education |
| #907 of 1,011 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
| #982 of 1,049 | For Nursing |
| #1255 of 1,378 | For Education Majors |
| #2295 of 3,654 | For Psychology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 78%
- Undergraduates
- 2,071
- Graduates
- 1,465
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- gardner-webb.edu
Gardner-Webb University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 78% | 78% | 78% |
| Applicants | 5,370 | 2,221 | 3,149 |
| Admissions | 4,186 | 1,723 | 2,463 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 470 | 250 | 220 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,228 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,394 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
253 or 54%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 945
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Gardner-Webb University are 945-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
206 or 44%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Gardner-Webb University are 18-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 2025 (58%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 864 (25%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 368 (10%) |
| Hispanic | 131 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 78 (2%) |
| Asian | 40 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,796 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,220 |
| $48-75K | $18,333 |
| $75-110K | $22,775 |
| $110K+ | $26,174 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,220 | $9,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,220 | $9,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,220 | $9,000 |
| Fee in-district | $960 | $50 |
| Fee in-state | $960 | $50 |
| Fee out-of-state | $960 | $50 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,368 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,390 |
| Room charge | $5,260 |
| Meal charge | $5,130 |
Gardner-Webb University Majors
| Major | Associate's degree | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 33 | 78 | 29 | 20 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 41 | 84 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 53 | 29 | ||
| Accounting | 33 | 29 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 29 | 31 | ||
| Community Psychology | 40 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 35 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 30 | |||
| Psychology, General | 27 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 24 | |||
| Computer Science | 18 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 18 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 5 | 11 | ||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 16 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 15 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 15 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 14 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 11 | 2 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | |||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 11 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 4 | 7 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 8 | |||
| Finance, General | 8 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 6 | 2 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 3 | 3 | ||
| Marketing, Other | 6 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 5 | |||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 5 | |||
| Sociology, General | 5 | |||
| Graphic Design | 4 | |||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | |||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 3 | |||
| Fire Services Administration | 2 | |||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 2 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | |||
| Investments and Securities | 2 | |||
| Journalism | 2 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 1 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 1 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | |||
| Music Management | 1 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 33 | 435 | 356 | 98 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 54% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 | 5 |
| 1993 | 2 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 5 |
| 1995 | 0 | 4 |
| 1996 | 0 | 8 |
| 1997 | 5 | 6 |
| 1998 | 6 | 9 |
| 1999 | 0 | 15 |
| 2000 | 7 | 11 |
| 2001 | 3 | 19 |
| 2002 | 6 | 38 |
| 2003 | 3 | 48 |
| 2004 | 3 | 49 |
| 2005 | 2 | 63 |
| 2006 | 5 | 100 |
| 2007 | 5 | 93 |
| 2008 | 7 | 94 |
| 2009 | 21 | 112 |
| 2010 | 29 | 126 |
| 2011 | 44 | 120 |
| 2012 | 70 | 146 |
| 2013 | 56 | 174 |
| 2014 | 62 | 147 |
| 2015 | 36 | 175 |
| 2016 | 11 | 143 |
| 2017 | 8 | 139 |
| 2018 | 4 | 138 |
| 2019 | 7 | 150 |
| 2020 | 14 | 165 |
| 2021 | 11 | 217 |
Gardner-Webb University alumni
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Timothy J. Keller
- Occupations
- theologianuniversity teachernon-fiction writer
- Biography
-
Timothy J. Keller is an American pastor, theologian, and Christian apologist. He is the Chairman and co-Founder of Redeemer City to City, which trains pastors for service around the world. He is also the founding pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City, New York, and the author of The New York Times bestselling books The Prodigal God: Recovering the Heart of the Christian Faith (2008), Prayer: Experiencing Awe and Intimacy with God (2014), and The Reason for God: Belief in an Age of Skepticism (2008). The prequel for the latter is Making Sense of GOD: An Invitation to the Skeptical (2016).
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Sara McMann
- Occupations
- amateur wrestlermixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Sara McMann is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). McMann is a former Olympic wrestler and received a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece. McMann is a World Silver Medalist and 2-time Bronze Medalist. As of March 29, 2022, she is #8 in the UFC women's bantamweight rankings.
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Scott Hahn
- Occupations
- university teachertheologianwriterapologist
- Biography
-
Scott W. Hahn is an American Catholic theologian and Christian apologist. A former Presbyterian who converted to Catholicism, Hahn's popular works include Rome Sweet Home and The Lamb's Supper: The Mass as Heaven on Earth. His lectures have been featured in multiple audio distributions through Lighthouse Catholic Media. Hahn is known for his research on Early Christianity during the Apostolic Age and various theoretical works concerning the early Church Fathers.
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Robert M. Price
- Occupations
- illustratorpodcastertheologianessayistliterary critic
- Biography
-
Robert McNair Price is an American New Testament scholar. His most notable stance is arguing in favor of the Christ myth theory — the claim that a historical Jesus did not exist. Price is the author of a number of books on biblical studies and the historicity of Jesus.
General info
| Alternative names | GWU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1905 |
| Motto | Pro Deo et Humanitate For God and Humanity |
| Colors | scarlet, black |
| Academic Calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 515 |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Address | Main St Boiling Springs, North Carolina, 28017-0997 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 7044062361 |