About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Kristen Poarch
Visit Coordinator
Visit Coordinator
Address
P.O. Box 817
Boiling Springs, NC 28017
Boiling Springs, NC 28017
Phone
800-253-6472
Email
admissions@gardner-webb.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
Dover Campus Center
Suttle Wellness Center
Cafeteria
Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center
Kennel Snack Bar
Suttle Wellness Center
Cafeteria
Lutz-Yelton Convocation Center
Kennel Snack Bar
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Broad River Coffee Shop
Starmax Theater and Bowling Alley
Broad River Greenway
Chic-Fil-A/ Wal-Mart
Prime Outlet Mall in Gaffney, SC
Gardner-Webb is approx. 12 miles from two large towns, 35 miles from two small cities, and 45-60 miles from Charlotte, NC, Asheville, NC, and Greenville, SC. Students divide their time between these cities and towns as well.
Starmax Theater and Bowling Alley
Broad River Greenway
Chic-Fil-A/ Wal-Mart
Prime Outlet Mall in Gaffney, SC
Gardner-Webb is approx. 12 miles from two large towns, 35 miles from two small cities, and 45-60 miles from Charlotte, NC, Asheville, NC, and Greenville, SC. Students divide their time between these cities and towns as well.
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F
8:00-5:00
800-253-6472
8:00-5:00
800-253-6472
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm, M-F
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: 8:00am - 5:00pm, M-F
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Dawg Days
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
admissions@gardner-webb.edu
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
within academic year only
Transportation
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
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Overview
Applicants: 3,277
Acceptance Rate: 62%
Average HS GPA: 3.47
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 560
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
420 - 550
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 23
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Non-Academic
Level of applicant's interest
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
with Terminal Degree
Most frequent class size
2 - 9
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Majors
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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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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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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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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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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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
American Sign Language (ASL).
French Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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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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HISTORY.
History, General.
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LEISURE AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES.
Art.
Music.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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MILITARY SCIENCE, LEADERSHIP AND OPERATIONAL ART.
Army JROTC/ROTC.
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MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
Mathematics and Computer Science.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Science.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other.
Religion/Religious Studies, Other.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
Economics, General.
Political Science and Government, General.
Political Science and Government, Other.
Social Sciences, Other.
Sociology.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Divinity/Ministry.
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology.
Religious/Sacred Music.
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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.
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Doctoral
Master's
Bachelor's
Doctoral
Master's
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Arnold Isaacs
Land Developer
Frank Shelton
Maryland Politician
Jim Maxwell
Professional Football Player (NFL)
Clayton King
Prominent Christian Evangelist
Carl Cartee
Christian Recording Artist
Tracy Harrelson
White House Military Unit
Ron Rash
Publisher/Writer
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
Graduate in 5 years
Graduate in 6 years
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
No
Career Services
Alumni Network
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
On Campus Interviews
Opportunities at School
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Notification Date
Mar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
State Aid
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
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$22,050
Required Fees
$390
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,000
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,880
Transportation for Commuters
On-Campus Room and Board
$7,195
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Nursing Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
2,640
Foreign Countries Represented
22
Demographics
65% female
35% male
21% are out of state
85% are full time
15% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
50%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
95%
Campus Environment
Rural
Housing Options
Apartment Single
Disabled Student
Dorms Female
Disabled Student
Dorms Female
Dorms Male
Other
Wellness Housing
Other
Wellness Housing
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
65
Number of Honor Societies
12
Number of Social Sororities
0
Number of Religious Organizations
11
Sports
Athletic Division
Division I
Men's Sports (Runnin' Bulldogs)
12 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Wrestling
Women's Sports (Runnin' Bulldogs)
11 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Army ROTC Offered on-campus
Air Force ROTC Offered at cooperating institutions: UNC-Charlotte
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, Inc. - Education Program Discount
Apple
http://gardner-webb.edu/academics/academic-services/tech-services/pc-purchase.html
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
