 |
|
|
|
Gardner-Webb University, also known as GWU, is a four-year, private university located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, United States. It was founded as Boiling Springs High School by the Kings Mountain and Sandy Run Baptist Associations in 1905. The main campus is spread across an area of 200 acres. GWU houses more than 10 academic departments offering over 40 major fields of study.
GWU is home to numerous clubs, organizations, and honors societies. Some of the clubs are the Campus Ministries United, Alphi Chi, Deaf Club, and Black Student Union. Their official mascot is the Runnin’ Bulldogs.
The campus of Gardner Webb is in Boiling Springs, NC, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. Its Southern Baptist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Gardner Webb is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
Gardner Webb is known for its programs in business and management.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 550.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, Gardner Webb had 3,892 students enrolled (3,262 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Gardner Webb offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Gardner Webb values student athletics, and belongs to the Big South Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Gardner Webb University
Main St
Boiling Springs, NC 28017-0997
General Phone: (704) 406-2361
http://www.gardner-webb.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 355 | business management, accounting, international business, finance, MIS |
| Liberal Arts | 238 | social services, English, sociology, sign language translation, history, political science, Spanish language, French language |
| Education and Teaching | 176 | educational administration, elementary school teaching, school counseling, middle school teaching, music teaching |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 125 | registered nursing |
| Religion and Philosophy | 43 | religion, ministry, pastoral counseling |
| Therapy and Counseling | 42 | psychology, mental health counseling |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 39 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management, health and fitness, athletic trainer |
| Science | 23 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 21 | media studies, journalism |
| Medical Administration | 21 | health care administration |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 9 | computer science |
| Music | 8 | music, music theory and composition, music performance |
| Mathematics | 7 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | stagecraft |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Gardner Webb in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 689 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 334 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 65 | 1 |
| First-professional degree | 15 | 1 |
| Doctor's degree | 8 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Gardner Webb had a total enrollment of 3,892 students (3,262 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 58% |
| Women | 42% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| First Professional | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 72% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
Gardner Webb offers campus housing for 1,152 of its 3,262 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Boiling Springs, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,696 | 1,714 | 64% | 443 | 26% |
| Men | 1,220 | 969 | 79% | 259 | 27% |
| Women | 1,473 | 744 | 51% | 184 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 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 | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 30% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,160 |
| Room and board | $ 6,500 |
| Room charge | $ 3,330 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,170 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 750 |
Financial Aid:
Gardner Webb participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 292900)
Gardner Webb has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $86,300 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $53,567 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 6 | $83,767 | 6 | $57,933 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 32 | $60,997 | 18 | $58,478 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 20 | $57,180 | 11 | $55,682 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 15 | $49,767 | 21 | $46,833 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $44,100 | 14 | $42,164 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 72 | $56,424 | 64 | $50,608 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Big South Conference |
| Basketball | Big South Conference |
| Baseball | Big South Conference |
| Track | Big South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 182 | 104 | 286 |
| Football | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| Track | 17 | 17 | 34 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 12 | 14 | 26 |
| All Other Sports | 55 | 73 | 128 |
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
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
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 ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
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
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Gardner Webb Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% |  |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| 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 services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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
Try our unique CollegeMatch™ tool to find schools similar to Gardner Webb.
Click occupation names for extensive details, including salary and other job data.
(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Gardner Webb with government-defined occupation categories)
|
|
|
Selected QuickSchools™ With Program Focus Areas Similar To Gardner Webb(What are QuickSchools?)
Business And Management
Career Stories from workers: daily activities, job tips, best/worst job aspects, training, etc.
Daily Career & Education News from our staff. We're an approved Google News provider!
Resource Center. A starting point for all CityTownInfo career and college resources.
Career Overviews of hundreds of careers: descriptions, salaries, forecasts, schools, more.
Best Careers Not Requiring Degrees: Good pay, job growth, low need for degrees.
Helpful Articles, many in "how-to" format; e.g., "How to Become a Chef".
These lists link to thousands of detailed school profiles.
Colleges by State. Nearly every college and trade school in the country.
Colleges Listed Alphabetically. About 7,000 colleges & trade schools, including online schools.
Colleges by Major City. Browse cities with multiple college options.
Online Colleges. Colleges with online degree programs.
Graduate Schools by State. Colleges offering graduate degree programs.
Graduate Schools by Major City. Find cities with multiple graduate school options.
Information is not guaranteed to be correct. Please check with individual schools for the most accurate and recent information.
Copyright © QuinStreet, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
