Gardner-Webb University

Gardner-Webb University (referred to as GWU) is a Private, 4-years school located in Boiling Springs, NC. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2023 tuition & fees at Gardner-Webb University is $33,450. The school has a total enrollment of 3,144 and students to faculty ratio is 9.09% (11 to 1).

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Who Accredits Gardner-Webb University

Gardner-Webb University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1948 - Current).

Gardner-Webb University Overview

Gardner-Webb University (referred to as GWU) is a Private, 4-years school located in Boiling Springs, NC. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2023 tuition & fees at Gardner-Webb University is $33,450. The school has a total enrollment of 3,144 and students to faculty ratio is 9.09% (11 to 1).
GWU 2023 Key Statistics
Tuition & Fees$33,450
Acceptance Rate74.95%
Student Population3,144
Graduation Rate52%
Student to Faculty Ratio11 to 1
The undergraduate tuition & fees at GWU is $33,450 for the academic year 2022-2023. The graduate tuition & fees at GWU is $11,300 for the academic year 2022-2023.
GWU offers the alternative tuition plans. 87% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $20,529 (exclude student loans).
GWU 2023 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate
Tuition & Fees$33,450
Graduate
Tuition & Fees$11,300
Average Financial Amount$20,529
The acceptance rate at GWU is 74.95% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 9.39%.
The average SAT score is 1,105 and the average ACT score is 22.
GWU accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits.
GWU 2023 Admission Statistics
Acceptance Rate74.95%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)9.39%
SAT Scores1,105
ACT Scores22
GWU offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
GWU offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at GWU
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

GWU Key Statistics

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Acceptance Rate

3,144

Total Number of Students

$33,450

Tuition & Fees

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Total Full-time Faculties

11 to 1

Student to Faculty Ratio

52%

Graduation Rate

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