Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs, NC · private nonprofit · 1,856 undergraduates

Gardner-Webb University is a private nonprofit university in Boiling Springs, NC with relatively accessible admissions, admitting about 77% of applicants. Below are the numbers families weigh most — how selective it is, the scores admitted students bring, what it actually costs after aid, and how many students go on to graduate.

Acceptance rate

77%

SAT (middle 50%)

975–1198

ACT (middle 50%)

19–25

Avg net price

$17,674/yr

sticker $47,091

Graduation rate

55%

within 6 years

Undergraduates

1,856

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Gardner-Webb University admissions FAQ

What is Gardner-Webb University's acceptance rate?

Gardner-Webb University has an acceptance rate of about 77%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data.

What SAT score do you need for Gardner-Webb University?

The middle 50% of admitted students at Gardner-Webb University scored between 975–1198 on the SAT (ACT 19–25).

How much does Gardner-Webb University cost?

Families pay an average net price of about $17,674 per year at Gardner-Webb University after financial aid, versus a published cost of $47,091.

What is the graduation rate at Gardner-Webb University?

About 55% of students at Gardner-Webb University graduate within six years.

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Figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard. Admission chance estimates are advisory, based on published data and your academics, and are not a guarantee of admission.