Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC · Private nonprofit · 1,856 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$54K
In-state tuition
$36K
Out-of-state tuition
$36K
Graduation rate
48%
Acceptance rate
77%
Median debt
$14K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $52K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1113 |
| ACT composite (median) | 21.0 |
| First-year retention | 55% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $46K |
| SAT math (median) | 543 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 470 |
| Undergraduate composition | 49% White · 16% Black · 4% Hispanic · 1% Asian |
| Official website | www.gardner-webb.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $60K | $22K |
| Computer Science. | $40K | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $39K | $25K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $37K | $23K |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | $36K | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $36K | $28K |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | $33K | $23K |
| Biology, General. | $30K | $23K |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | $29K | $26K |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $27K | — |
| Psychology, General. | $23K | $20K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $21K | — |
Compare with similar colleges in — NC
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elon University | $49K | 81% | $17K | $83K |
| Duke University | $73K | 96% | $12K | $114K |
| Wake Forest University | $70K | 90% | $18K | $104K |
| High Point University | $49K | 72% | $20K | $74K |
| Campbell University | $43K | 58% | $14K | $59K |
| Wingate University | $42K | 43% | $14K | $58K |
| Davidson College | $69K | 90% | $13K | $89K |
| University of Mount Olive | $29K | 42% | $17K | $55K |
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