Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,980
Graduate Enrollment: 1,458
Doctoral/Professional Universities
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Southern Baptist
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 78.95%
Male/Female: 33% / 67% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 15.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.3% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 58.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 38.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 26.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 17.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 60.1%
Black: 18.1%
Hispanic: 4.8%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 12.0%
Black: 18.1%
Hispanic: 4.8%
Asian: 1.1%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 12.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $45,023
In-State tuition: $32,200Out-of-State tuition: $32,200
Estimated books and supplies: $1,850 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,540 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $5,700 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,400 (2022)
Average Family Income: $64,554 (2017)
Median Family Income: $36,486 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 41.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 59.4%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $24,222 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $257 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,242 |
| $30k-48k | $17,558 |
| $48k-75k | $17,605 |
| $75k-110k | $23,359 |
| $110k+ | $24,507 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 36%6-year graduation rate: 48%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $24,222 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $16,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $18,430 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 55.8% (2015) |
| @3 year | 59.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 67.2% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 39.1% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 41.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $39,913 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $45,412 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Marketing. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 11 | $33,182 ($2,765) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Journalism. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 11 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 40 | $317 | $49,208 ($4,101) | $52,146 ($4,346) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 46 | $726 | $65,229 ($5,436) | $73,745 ($6,145) | |
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 78 | $317 | $54,610 ($4,551) | $61,349 ($5,112) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 40 | $712 | $75,512 ($6,293) | $91,023 ($7,585) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 166 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational/Instructional Media Design. | 15 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 16 | $27,000 | $286 | $37,251 ($3,104) | $38,920 ($3,243) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | American Sign Language. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 18 | $27,000 | $286 | $38,006 ($3,167) | $46,076 ($3,840) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Physiology, Pathology and Related Sciences. | 22 | $21,500 | $217 | $39,946 ($3,329) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International/Global Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 13 | $43,815 ($3,651) | |||
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 8 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 14 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 18 | $22,466 | $227 | $36,326 ($3,027) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 43 | $29,166 | $274 | $30,981 ($2,582) | $39,990 ($3,333) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 31 | $25,000 | $261 | $38,070 ($3,173) | $38,890 ($3,241) |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Economics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 17 | $24,312 | $258 | $37,031 ($3,086) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 31 | $1,348 | $106,189 ($8,849) | $120,300 ($10,025) | |
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 11 | $637 | $44,345 ($3,695) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 44 | $20,000 | $207 | $57,947 ($4,829) | $63,689 ($5,307) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 74 | $24,922 | $200 | $63,611 ($5,301) | $66,782 ($5,565) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 39 | $470 | $87,330 ($7,278) | $92,505 ($7,709) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 22 | $370 | $98,176 ($8,181) | ||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 60 | $27,000 | $286 | $39,879 ($3,323) | $40,880 ($3,407) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 46 | $312 | $59,958 ($4,997) | $63,380 ($5,282) | |
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 22 | $582 | $70,737 ($5,895) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 32 | $27,000 | $260 | $40,655 ($3,388) | $55,487 ($4,624) |
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 31 | $341 | $63,616 ($5,301) | $63,787 ($5,316) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Human Resources Management and Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | International Business. | 2 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Management Information Systems and Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 9 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $62,793Full time faculty: 96%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 11.0
School's endowment start of year: $65,959,069 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $79,747,195 (2022)