| Location: | Southeast |
| Setting: | Small Town Setting |
| Type: | Private |
| Affiliation: | Southern Baptist |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Runnin' Bulldogs |
Gardner-Webb, a private, Christian, Baptist-related university, provides superior undergraduate and graduate education strongly grounded in the liberal arts. By fostering meaningful intellectual thought, critical analysis and spiritual challenge within a diverse community of learning, Gardner-Webb prepares its graduates to make significant contributions for God and humanity in an ever-changing global community.
Gardner-Webb University is a four-year private university located 40 miles west of Charlotte in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, USA. It is affiliated with the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina. The school has a total of 13 academic departments offering 45 major fields of study . Among the most popular of the school's 39 undergraduate majors are those in business at 33%, the social sciences at 15%, and education at 29%. The main campus is situated on nearly 200 acres, and there are an additional 16 satellite campuses located throughout North Carolina. Associates, Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral programs are offered.
Gardner-Webb University is a friendly campus and home to many school-wide events. At the beginning of the school year returning students come back a week early and act as big brothers and big sisters for the upcoming freshmen. During orientation week students gather together in their orientation groups and complete activities together. Later these orientation groups become the freshmen student's University 101 class; a class intended to introduce upcoming freshmen to the University and how it works.
Homecoming is a time of celebration at GWU. Central to Homecoming Weekend is the parade down Main Street in Boiling Springs. The weekend is also full of special meals for alumni and students. One of the most popular traditions at Gardner-Webb is centered around the Friday night before the big Homecoming game students virtually "destroy" campus with rolls and rolls of toilet paper. The activity that is now condoned by administration is a major part of Gardner-Webb tradition. Although some students believe that it is a waste of time and toilet paper, most enjoy and partake in this tried and true Homecoming event.
Other popular events are the spring formal, occasional movies on the quad (the grassy area in the center of campus), and Octoberfest (an event where the community and college students come together as an alternative for trick-or-treating).
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 40% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (Big South Conference) Basketball (Atlantic Sun Conference) Baseball (Atlantic Sun Conference) Track (Atlantic Sun Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 16,065 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 15,960 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 105 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,861 | 31% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,251 | 56% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,827 | 60% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 5,642 | 58% | |
Any Aid: |
78% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 71% (Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 84% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 440, Math: 450 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 570, Math: 570 |
| Application Fee: | $ 25.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Recommended |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
