Gardner-Webb University
tuition & fees
$34,750
graduate tuition & fees
$12,125
acceptance rate
77%
Student Population
3,104
online students
1,075
Number of Programs
97
Financial Aid Amount
$18,375
SAT Scores
1,085
Graduation Rate
55%
Gardner-Webb University is a Private, 4 years college located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. Gardner-Webb ranked 424th in National Universities and 27th in North Carolina Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 3,104 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. It is a Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. Gardner-Webb's acceptance rate is 77.21% last year (undergraduate school).
Gardner-Webb University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Gardner-Webb University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | Main St, Boiling Springs, NC 28017-0997 |
| Phone | 704-406-2361 |
| WEB | www.gardner-webb.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.gardner-webb.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://gardner-webb.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://gardner-webb.edu/admissions-aid/financial-aid/ |
| Disability Service | www.gardner-webb.edu/academic-programs-and-resources/academic-support-services/noel-center-for-disability-resources/index |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Doctoral/Research University |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Gardner-Webb University is 77.21% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.18%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 77.21 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 11.18 % |
Tuition & Fees
Gardner-Webb's 2025 tuition & fees is $34,750 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.89% compared to the last year's rate ($33,450).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $12,125. The graduate tuition increased by 7.30% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $34,750 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $12,125 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 3,104 students have enrolled at Gardner-Webb (2024-2025). Among them, 1,075 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Gardner-Webb has 1,861 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 1,243 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 3,104 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,861 |
| Graduate Students | 1,243 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,075 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Gardner-Webb offers 97 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 22 out of the 97 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Gardner-Webb
| Number of programs | 97 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 22 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |