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Summary
Gardner-Webb University is a private institution that was founded in 1905. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,775, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 240 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Gardner-Webb University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (South), 46. Its tuition and fees are $24,640 (2012-13).
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Gardner-Webb, which has consistently been rated as a "character-building college," focuses on personal attention between students and faculty (low student-to-faculty ratio), a safe environment in small-town atmosphere, a strong commitment to its Christian heritage, and a mission to develop to the whole student-academically, spiritually, socially, and physically. Although it is a relatively small institution, Gardner-Webb offers many of the amenities of a larger college, including modern computer and student housing facilities as well as NCAA Division I athletics. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1905 |
| Religious affiliation | Baptist |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | $48,965,235 |
Applying
When applying to Gardner-Webb University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. The application fee at Gardner-Webb University is $40. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 59.4 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 59.4% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Gardner-Webb University is 13:1, and the school has 68.6 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Gardner-Webb University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Health Professions and Related Programs; Social Sciences; Psychology; and Education. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 73.0 percent.
Student Life
Gardner-Webb University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,775, with a gender distribution of 34.3 percent male students and 65.7 percent female students. At this school, 45.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 55.0 percent of students live off campus. Gardner-Webb University is part of the NCAA I athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 4,703 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA I |
Campus Info & Services
Gardner-Webb University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, and health insurance. Gardner-Webb University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Gardner-Webb University, 85 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at Gardner-Webb University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 85% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Gardner-Webb University, 53.6 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $7,299.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $24,640 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $7,940 (2012-13) |
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