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Gardner-Webb University

GWU

Boiling Springs, North Carolina 28017-0997

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Known for health sciences

Gardner-Webb University is a private institution in Boiling Springs with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1146, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 1.8K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

62% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,039 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,137.

Established
1905
Motto
Pro Deo et Humanitate
Mascot
Mac and Lulu (costumed bulldogs) and Bo is the Live mascot
Type
Private university
Conference
Coastal Collegiate Sports Association
Division
Division I
87%Acceptance
1146SAT Avg
1,836Students
11:1Student:Faculty
62%Grad Rate
$48,039Earnings 10yr
$24,137Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Gardner-Webb University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate87.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1146

Reading & WritingMid: 545
520640
MathMid: 543
520620

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
2026

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

87.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1146

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$33,450
Room & Board$10,770
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$48,813
Average Net Price$24,137
Median Debt at Graduation$24,222
Monthly Payment (10yr)$257

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$21,744
$30–48K$19,750
$48–75K$19,334
$75–110K$25,534
$110K+$27,952

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,137

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

45.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,453

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (87)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,836
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
27%

Race & Ethnicity

White 50%
Black 16%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.7%
Freshman Retention69.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,996
8 Years$46,747
10 Years$48,039

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$39,000
Men
$46,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#356
Washington Monthly
#294

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Runnin

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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