Gardner-Webb University Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$40
Acceptance Rate
74.95%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
9.39%
Freshmen Enrollment
403
SAT Scores
1,105
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 5,728 students have applied and 4,293 students have allowed to admit to Gardner-Webb University (Acceptance rate: 74.95%). GWU's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 9.39 % where 403 students have finally enrolled out of 4,293 admitted students.
GWU acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
GWU enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina.
How to Apply to Gardner-Webb University
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply GWU.
| Admission | www.gardner-webb.edu/admissions |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://gardner-webb.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.gardner-webb.edu/financial-planning |
| Disability Service | www.gardner-webb.edu/academic-programs-and-resources/academic-support-services/noel-center-for-disability-resources/index |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at GWU and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Gardner-Webb University is 1,105 and the average ACT score is 22. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb University | 1,105 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina | 1,054 | 60 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Gardner-Webb University, 65 students submitted SAT scores (16% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,105 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 520 | 559 | 610 |
| Mathematics | 500 | 546 | 600 |
| Total | 1,020 | 1,105 | 1,210 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Gardner-Webb University, 89 students submitted ACT scores (22% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 22 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in North Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 20 | 22 | 25 |
| English | 17 | 21 | 25 |
| Mathematics | 17 | 21 | 24 |
GWU Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Gardner-Webb University. The school requires 7 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |