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Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs, North Carolina · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$43,996

Acceptance Rate

87%

Graduation Rate

57%

Annual Tuition

$33,450

At a Glance

Total Students

1,836

Retention Rate

70%

Faculty Ratio

11

Financial Aid

55%

Median Debt

$24,222

Campus Setting

Rural

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Gardner-Webb University is a private, non-profit institution with 1,836 students. The university has an 87% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 56.7%, and the retention rate is 69.5%. The median debt for graduates is $24,222, and 54.9% of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition at Gardner-Webb is $33,450. Graduates report median earnings of $45,413 one year after graduation, $43,996 five years after graduation, and $48,039 ten years after graduation.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$45k

1 YEAR

$44k

5 YEARS

$48k

10 YEARS

Top 55% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Gardner-Webb University alumni earn a median salary of $45,413. However, this figure decreases to $43,996 five years after graduation. Ten years after graduation, the median salary increases to $48,039. The median debt for graduates is $24,222.

Gardner-Webb University has an 87% acceptance rate and a 56.7% graduation rate. The retention rate is 69.5%. The university's in-state tuition is $33,450, and 54.9% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Boiling Springs, North Carolina

Boiling Springs, NC 28017-0997

Gardner-Webb University is located in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. The campus is in a rural setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gardner-Webb University has an acceptance rate of 87.0%.