Gardner Webb is located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a Southern Baptist school. Gardner Webb is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Doctoral degree.
Gardner Webb is known for its programs in business and management.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 570. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Gardner Webb has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 3,709 enrolled students in 2005. A large number of students at Gardner Webb are 40 years old or older.
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Gardner Webb offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Atlantic Sun Conference and Big South Conference. Gardner Webb offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Gardner - Webb University
Main St
Boiling Springs, NC 28017
General Phone: (704) 406-2361
Admissions Phone: (704) 406-4498
Financial Aid Phone: (704) 406-4497
http://www.gardner-webb.edu
Gardner Webb awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 387 | business management, accounting, MIS, international business, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 196 | social services, English, sign language translation, sociology, history, political science, Spanish language, French language |
| Education And Teaching | 185 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, school counseling, middle school teaching, music teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 123 | registered nursing |
| Religion And Philosophy | 77 | religion, ministry, pastoral counseling |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 39 | sports and fitness management, health and fitness, health and physical education, athletic trainer |
| Media | 25 | media studies, journalism |
| Therapy And Counseling | 21 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Science | 18 | biology, chemistry |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | health care administration |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Music | 3 | music performance, music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | stagecraft |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer science |
Number of programs and degrees for Gardner Webb in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 658 | 33 |
| Master's degree | 333 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 58 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 23 | 1 |
| First-professional certificate | 13 | 1 |
In 2005, Gardner Webb had a total enrollment of 3,709 students (2,866 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 67% |
| Graduate | 28% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 61% |
| South Carolina | 10% |
| Georgia | 8% |
| Virginia | 5% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
Gardner Webb offers campus housing for 1,139 of its 2,866 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Boiling Springs, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,055 | 1,460 | 71% | 441 | 30% |
| Men | 797 | 580 | 73% | 183 | 32% |
| Women | 1,258 | 880 | 70% | 258 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (704) 406-4498
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,065 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,065 |
| Room and board | $ 5,540 |
| Room charge | $ 2,840 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,700 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 500 |
Financial Aid:
Gardner Webb participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 292900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (704) 406-4497
Gardner Webb has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $63,094 | 17 | $55,869 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $60,012 | 13 | $52,350 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $52,252 | 22 | $48,020 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 14 | $34,666 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 58 | $57,802 | 66 | $48,062 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big South Conference |
| Basketball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Baseball | Atlantic Sun Conference |
| Track | Atlantic Sun Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 208 | 109 | 317 |
| Football | 81 | 0 | 81 |
| Baseball | 35 | 0 | 35 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Track | 14 | 10 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 65 | 85 | 150 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication and Media Studies, Other
Journalism
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gardner Webb Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Southern Baptist affiliation
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Has ROTC (army)
Offers athletic scholarships
NCAA athletic conference member
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