Gardner-Webb University (GWU)

Black Pinpoint PO Box 817 | Boiling Springs, NC | 28017

01. Overview

02. Rankings

Rankings and Lists

03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate

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Applicants
3,277
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Acceptance Rate
62%
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Average HS GPA
3.47

SAT & ACT Test Scores

SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 560

SAT Math

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
420 - 550

ACT Composite Scores

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25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 23

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Testing Policies

Other Admission Factors Academic

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Rigor of Secondary School Record
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Academic GPA
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Standardized Test Scores

Non-Academic

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Level of applicant's interest

Selectivity

4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses

Expenses per Academic Year

Tuition
$22,050
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
2880
On-Campus Room and Board
7195
Approximate Expenses per year
$33,125

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05. Academics

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Student/Faculty
13 : 1

Gender

Minority
Women
Men
International

Class/Lab sizes

Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19

Rating

Graduation Rates

University Degrees

Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral
Master's

06. Student Body

Gender

65% female35% male

Out of State

21% are out
of state
79% are
in-state

Students

85% are
full time
15% are
part time

Student Body Profile

Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,640
Foreign Countries Represented
22

Student Body Demographics

American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International

07. Mental Health

08. Campus Life

Students
50%
First-Year Students
95%
Campus Environment
Rural
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes

9. Campus Visits

Campus Visits Contact

Kristen Poarch
Visit Coordinator
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P.O. Box 817 Boiling Springs, NC 28017
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800-253-6472

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center

M-F

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8:00-5:00
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800-253-6472

Campus Tours

Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
8:00am - 5:00pm, M-F
Average Length:
Varies

Visits

CLASS VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

FACULTY AND COACH VISITS

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks

Contact Email Address for Visit

Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;

Globe Iconadmissions@gardner-webb.edu

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Dawg Days

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
within academic year only

Campus Tours


TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS

Greenville/Spartanburg Airport Charlotte-Douglas Airport Need to take taxi from either airport to campus.


DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS

If you are coming from the East, take I-85 South to highway 74 West toward Shelby (Exit 10 B off of I-85). Continue on Hwy 74 aprox. 17.5 miles.Once on the west side of Shelby you will see a sign directing you to Gardner-Webb University. Turn Left on Old Boiling Springs Rd. ( you will pass Crest High School). Continue to stop sign and take a right onto Hwy 150, follow into Boiling Springs, NC. If you are coming from the North, take I-77 South to Charlotte. Then take I-85 South to Hwy 74 West to Shelby (Exit 10 B off of I-85). Continue on Hwy. 74 aprox. 17.5 miles. Once on the West side of Shelby you will see a sign directing you where to turn to come to Gardner-Webb University. You will turn left onto Old Boiling Springs Rd. Continue to stop sign and take a right on Hwy. 150, follow into Boiling Springs, NC. If you are coming from the West, take I-40 East to I-26 East to Hwy 74 East toward Rutherfordton (Exit 36). Merge on to US-74 and continue for arpox. 37 miles until you see a large white sign on the right directing you to Gardner-Webb University. Make a right on Old Boiling Springs RD. Continue to stop sign which dead ends at Hwy. 150 make a right turn and follow Hwy 150 into Boiling Springs, NC. If you are coming from the South, take I-85 North to Gaffney, SC. Take exit 92 off of I-85N. Turn left at the stop light at the end of the exit. Continue over I-85 bridge through one stop light at the top of the bridge go to the next stop light at the bottom of the bridge, at this light you will then take a right onto Wilcox Avenue (at Newark One Electronics Plant). Continue on Wilcox Ave. to a four way stop. Take a left onto Hwy. 150. (You will see a sign directing you to Boiling Springs, NC). Follow Hwy 150 into Boiling Springs ( aprox. 12 miles to the University).

LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS

Boiling Springs, NC AmericInn Lodge Hamrick-Goode House Shelby, NC Hampton Inn Econo Lodge Super 8 Holiday Inn Express Gaffney, SC Hampton Inn Sleep Inn


10. Sports & Athletics

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Athletic Division I

Men's Sports (Runnin' Bulldogs)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Football
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Golf
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Soccer
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Wrestling

Women's Sports (Runnin' Bulldogs)

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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Swimming
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Tennis
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Track Field Indoor
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Track Field Outdoor
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Volleyball

11. Housing & Activities

Hosting Features

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Apartment Single
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Disabled Student
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Dorms Female
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Dorms Male
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Other
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Wellness Housing

Special Needs Admissions

College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No

Student Activities

Registered Student Organizations
65
Number of Honor Societies
12
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
11
Join a fraternity
0%
Join a sorority
0%

12. Student Services

Military

Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: UNC-Charlotte

CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT

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Other Information

Campus-wide Internet Network
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Fee for Network Use
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Partnerships with Technology Companies
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Personal computer included in tuition for each student
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Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
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13. Financial Aid

Dates

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Notification DateMar 1

Required Forms

FAFSA
State Aid

Financial Aid Statistics

Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$9,624
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$7,605
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,314
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$8,386
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes

Available Aid

Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants

Need-Based Aid

01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships

Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):

01 - Federal Nursing Loans
02 - Federal Perkins Loans
03 - State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes

14. Career Services & Jobs

Graduation Rates

Career Services

01 - Alumni Network
02 - Classes
03 - Interest Inventory
04 - Internships
05 - On Campus Interviews

Opportunities at School

01 - Internship

15. Majors

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01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.

  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Accounting.
  • Business Administration and Management, General.
  • Business/Commerce, General.
  • Finance, General.
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce.
  • Management Information Systems, General.
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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03 COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Communication and Media Studies, Other.
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia.
  • Journalism.
  • Photojournalism.
  • Public Relations/Image Management.
  • Radio and Television.
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04 COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other.
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General.
  • Computer Science.
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05 EDUCATION.

  • 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.
  • Social Science Teacher Education.
  • Spanish Language Teacher Education.
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels.
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor.
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06 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.

  • English Language and Literature, General.
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07 FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.

  • American Sign Language (ASL).
  • French Language and Literature.
  • Spanish Language and Literature.
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08 HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.

  • Athletic Training/Trainer.
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN).
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies.
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
  • Pre-Pharmacy Studies.
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09 HISTORY.

  • History, General.
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11 MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.

  • Mathematics, General.
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13 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.

  • Mathematics and Computer Science.
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15 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.

  • Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
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16 PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.

  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
  • Religion/Religious Studies, Other.
  • Religion/Religious Studies.
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17 PHYSICAL SCIENCES.

  • Chemistry, General.
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18 PSYCHOLOGY.

  • Psychology, General.
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19 SOCIAL SCIENCES.

  • Economics, General.
  • Political Science and Government, General.
  • Political Science and Government, Other.
  • Social Sciences, Other.
  • Sociology.
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20 THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.

  • Divinity/Ministry.
  • Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.
  • Religious/Sacred Music.
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21 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.

  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
  • Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other.
  • Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other.
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General.
  • Music Performance, General.
  • Music Theory and Composition.
  • Photography.
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other.

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