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Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NCPrivate NonprofitRural Setting
Less Selective • 77% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Gardner-Webb University is a private nonprofit institution located in the rural setting of Boiling Springs, NC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.9K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 77%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.9K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
77% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Rural
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading495 - 608
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math480 - 590
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite19 - 25
1typical 50% range36
77%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences21% of degrees
Business & Marketing20% of degrees
Biological Sciences8% of degrees
Social Sciences3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $125,727
Earnings 5yr: $122,903
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $109,715
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,141
Earnings 5yr: $101,137
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,213
Earnings 5yr: $98,359
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $86,886
Earnings 5yr: $70,847
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $84,386
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,048
Earnings 5yr: $63,996
Debt: N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,398
Earnings 5yr: $80,434
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,117
Earnings 5yr: $79,750
Debt: $24,922
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,841
Earnings 5yr: $69,099
Debt: N/A
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,175
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,538
Earnings 5yr: $74,294
Debt: $20,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,489
Earnings 5yr: $48,758
Debt: $27,000
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,926
Earnings 5yr: $60,392
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,918
Earnings 5yr: $58,875
Debt: $27,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,061
Earnings 5yr: $54,289
Debt: N/A
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,338
Earnings 5yr: $54,695
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $51,709
Earnings 5yr: $44,376
Debt: $25,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $49,587
Earnings 5yr: $38,416
Debt: $22,466
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,505
Earnings 5yr: $56,900
Debt: $27,000
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,674
In-State Tuition$34,760
Out-of-State Tuition$34,760
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
37%
Pell Grants
47%
Take Loans
51%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$43,996
+9% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$48,039
Completion Signals
55%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
55%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,453
Est. Monthly Payment
$178/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
38%
Men62%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 38% men and 62% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
35%
Part-Time Share
12%
Avg Family Income
$51,586
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