Gardner-Webb University

Gardner-Webb University

Southeast Region
Rural Campus Setting
Small Size
1,861 Undergrad Enrollment
12:1 Student:Faculty
Doctoral Highest Degree
Accepts Tuition Rewards
Main St - Boiling Springs, NC 28017

From Gardner-Webb University

Gardner-Webb University is a fully-accredited, private Christian university that offers an expansive range of undergraduate, graduate and degree completion programs in traditional classroom, hybrid and online-only settings.

We offer more than 60 fields of study, with comprehensive programs in health sciences (including nursing, pre-med and physician assistant studies), business administration, education, athletic training, psychology, counseling, communications and a nationally-recognized liberal arts core curriculum.

Campus life is vibrant, with over 50 student clubs and organizations, Division I athletic programs and exceptional facilities. The main campus is located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, with access to major urban and outdoor amenities, cultural opportunities and recreation.

Gardner-Webb is a diverse university of approximately 5,000 students from 37 states and 21 foreign countries. Our students benefit from small classes with a 13-to-1 student-faculty ratio, individualized career counseling and professors committed to helping our graduates succeed personally and professionally.

Neighborhood

Boiling Springs is a small, tight-knit community in North Carolina where students enjoy a peaceful, nature-focused setting with easy access to local dining and shopping along Main Street. The campus area offers a welcoming atmosphere with nearby trails and outdoor recreation opportunities that appeal to students seeking a quieter college experience away from urban hustle. While the town itself is modest in size, the surrounding region provides convenient access to larger cities like Charlotte and Greensboro for weekend entertainment and cultural activities.
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Car-Friendly
Walk Score
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Minimal Transit
Transit Score
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Some Bike Lanes
Bike Score
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Food & Drink
Restaurants & Bars
Daily Needs
Grocery & Services
Shopping & Entertainment
Shopping & Entertainment
Health & Wellness
Gyms, Parks & Hospitals
Transit Access
Rail (subway, train, light rail)
Bus stops & stations
Median rent nearby: ~$840/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Standardized Tests % Submitted Score Range  
SAT 10 975 - 1198  
ACT 38 19 - 25  
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 5,212 34 % 65 % -
Number admitted 4,024 32 % 67 % 1 %
Number enrolled 450 44 % 55 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Certificate
Associate
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Doctoral
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Assoc. Bachelor Master Doctor Cert.
Biological and Biomedical Sciences Biology/Biological Sciences — — — —
Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology — — —
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Accounting — —
Auditing — — — —
Business Administration and Management —
Organizational Leadership — — —
Finance — — —
Investments and Securities — — — —
Human Resources Management and Services — — — —
International Business/Trade/Commerce — —
Management Information Systems — — — —
Marketing — — —
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs Communication and Media Studies — — — —
Journalism — — — —
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer Science — — — —
Education Curriculum and Instruction — — —
Educational Leadership and Administration — —
Educational/Instructional Technology — — — —
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services — — — —
Elementary Education and Teaching — — — —
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching — — — —
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching — — — —
Music Teacher Education — — — —
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching — — — —
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor — — — —
English Language and Literature/Letters English Language and Literature — —
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Sign Language Interpretation and Translation — — — —
Foreign Languages and Literatures — — — —
French Language and Literature — — — —
Spanish Language and Literature — — — —
Health Professions and Related Programs Physician Assistant — — — —
Health/Health Care Administration/Management — — —
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor — — — —
Family Practice Nurse/Nursing — —
Nursing Administration — — — —
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing — — —
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
History History — — — —
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration — — — —
Fire Services Administration — — — —
Mathematics and Statistics Mathematics — — — —
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies — — — —
International/Globalization Studies — — — —
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology Sport and Fitness Administration/Management — — —
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness — — —
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness — — — —
Philosophy and Religious Studies Religion/Religious Studies — — —
Physical Sciences Chemistry — — — —
Psychology Community Psychology — — — —
Psychology — — — —
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Public Administration — — — —
Social Sciences Economics — —
Political Science and Government — — — —
Social Sciences — — — —
Sociology — — — —
Theology and Religious Vocations Pastoral Studies/Counseling — — —
Divinity/Ministry — — —
Visual and Performing Arts Music Management — — — —
Graphic Design — — — —
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft — — — —
Fine/Studio Arts — — — —
Music Performance — — — —
Music Theory and Composition — — — —
Music — — — —

Athletics

NCAA Division I-FCS
Sport Men Women
Baseball
Basketball
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field, Indoor
Track and Field, Outdoor
Track and Field, X-Country
Volleyball
Wrestling

Mission Statement

Gardner-Webb University, a private, Christian, Baptist-related university, provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate education that is strongly grounded in the liberal arts while offering opportunities to prepare for various professions. Fostering meaningful intellectual thought, critical analysis, and spiritual challenge within a diverse community of learning, Gardner-Webb is dedicated to higher education that integrates scholarship with Christian life. By embracing faith and intellectual freedom, balancing conviction with compassion, and inspiring a love of learning, service and leadership, Gardner-Webb prepares its graduates to make significant contributions for God and humanity in an ever-changing global community.