Gardner-Webb University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4189 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1174 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1100 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #26 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #2500 of 3,646 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Southern Baptist
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 1,812
- Graduates
- 1,332
- Male:Female Ratio
- 32:68
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- gardner-webb.edu
Gardner-Webb University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Gardner-Webb University has an acceptance rate of 75% and is among the top 39% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 74% | 75% |
| Applicants | 5,728 | 2,370 | 3,358 |
| Admissions | 4,293 | 1,765 | 2,528 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 403 | 187 | 216 |
600 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
897 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
65 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1020
or below
75% of them
had 1210
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Gardner-Webb University are 1020-1210 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
89 or 22%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Gardner-Webb University are 20-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1641 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 772 (25%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 477 (15%) |
| Hispanic | 109 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 75 (2%) |
| Asian | 35 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 11 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Gardner-Webb University is $22,339 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $18,532 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $17,864 |
| $48-75K | $19,783 |
| $75-110K | $22,200 |
| $110K+ | $26,185 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,220 | $11,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,220 | $11,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,220 | $11,000 |
| Fee in-district | $980 | $50 |
| Fee in-state | $980 | $50 |
| Fee out-of-state | $980 | $50 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,368 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,770 |
| Room charge | $5,410 |
| Meal charge | $5,360 |
Gardner-Webb University majors
Gardner-Webb University has granted 501 bachelor's degrees across 36 programs, 334 master's across 18 programs, and 132 doctorate degrees across 8 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Gardner-Webb University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 46 | 130 | 2 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 19 | 96 | 21 | 25 |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 37 | 48 | ||
| Accounting | 22 | 20 | ||
| Community Psychology | 42 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 40 | |||
| Physician Assistant | 37 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 18 | 16 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 28 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 6 | 19 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 | |||
| Psychology, General | 23 | |||
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 21 | 1 | ||
| Computer Science | 21 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | 10 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 18 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | 6 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 14 | |||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 6 | 7 | ||
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 12 | |||
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 11 | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 12 | |||
| Divinity & Ministry | 11 | |||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 8 | 2 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 9 | |||
| Marketing, Other | 9 | |||
| Journalism | 8 | |||
| Graphic Design | 7 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 6 | |||
| Finance, General | 6 | |||
| Kindergarten & Preschool Education and Teaching | 6 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |||
| Sociology, General | 4 | |||
| History, General | 3 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 3 | |||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 3 | |||
| Fire Services Administration | 2 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | |||
| Music Management | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 1 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 1 | |||
| Intercultural & Multicultural and Diversity Studies | 1 | |||
| Investments and Securities | 1 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 19 | 501 | 334 | 132 |
Gardner-Webb University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 46% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 47% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Gardner-Webb University has published 556 scientific papers with 2,391 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Philosophy, Psychology, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Mathematics, Environmental Science, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 4 |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 1 |
| 1997 | 7 | 2 |
| 1998 | 5 | 6 |
| 1999 | 1 | 11 |
| 2000 | 7 | 8 |
| 2001 | 4 | 16 |
| 2002 | 12 | 14 |
| 2003 | 5 | 35 |
| 2004 | 5 | 36 |
| 2005 | 2 | 46 |
| 2006 | 9 | 70 |
| 2007 | 7 | 66 |
| 2008 | 8 | 66 |
| 2009 | 22 | 84 |
| 2010 | 32 | 90 |
| 2011 | 46 | 82 |
| 2012 | 73 | 115 |
| 2013 | 58 | 116 |
| 2014 | 68 | 114 |
| 2015 | 42 | 129 |
| 2016 | 22 | 126 |
| 2017 | 14 | 124 |
| 2018 | 11 | 128 |
| 2019 | 11 | 151 |
| 2020 | 13 | 172 |
| 2021 | 12 | 183 |
| 2022 | 13 | 157 |
| 2023 | 10 | 163 |
Gardner-Webb University alumni
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Artis Gilmore
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Artis Gilmore Sr. is an American former professional basketball player who played in the American Basketball Association (ABA) and National Basketball Association (NBA). Gilmore was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame on August 12, 2011.
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Sara McMann
- Occupations
- amateur wrestlermixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Sara McMann is an American female mixed martial artist currently signed to Bellator MMA, competing in the Women's Featherweight division. McMann is a former Olympic wrestler and received a silver medal at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece and was a World Silver Medalist and 2-time Bronze Medalist. She would then transition to MMA, most notably competing in the bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
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Scott Hahn
- Occupations
- writerapologistuniversity teachertheologian
- Biography
-
Scott Walker Hahn is an American Catholic theologian and Christian apologist. A former Protestant, Hahn was a Presbyterian minister 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
- podcastertheologianessayistliterary criticillustrator
- Biography
-
Robert McNair Price is an American New Testament scholar who argues 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 | 483 |
| 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 |