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Colleges / Gardner-Webb University

Gardner-Webb University

Boiling Springs, NC 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate14%

Gardner Webb University Student Life

Gardner-Webb University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Gardner-Webb University has the Campus Ministries United. In fact, more students participate in the Campus Ministries United than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Gardner-Webb University include Student Government Association, Dawg Pound, Honors Student Association and International Club.

Gardner-Webb University students' favorite campus events are Homecoming, Parents' Weekend and Welcome Back Events.

Gardner-Webb University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Gardner-Webb University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available No
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 51%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 1,376
Number of Students Living On-Campus 1,176
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Gardner-Webb University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Gardner-Webb University students live on campus. In 2023, 51% of undergrads at Gardner-Webb University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 49% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Gardner-Webb University. There are 1,376 spots available in on-campus housing for all 2,347 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 1,176 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 50% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Gardner-Webb University Athletics

At Gardner-Webb University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Gardner-Webb University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Soccer NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Swimming And Diving NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cheerleading Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport

Is Gardner-Webb University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Gardner-Webb University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Gardner Webb University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Gardner Webb University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Gardner Webb University has 1.

Plan a Visit to Gardner-Webb University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Gardner-Webb University, take Interstate 85 to Boiling Springs, NC. If you need to fly, book your flight to Charlotte Douglas International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in North Carolina you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Gardner-Webb University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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Gardner Webb University Students

61%

Women

39%

Men

81%

Full Time

18%

Part Time

97%

In State

3%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

66%

14%

12%

4%

2%

1%

1%

1%

0.11%

Undergraduate Students

2,347

Graduate Students

1,537

Non-Resident / International Students

2

Gardner Webb University Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

3,884

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

14%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$32,280

Out-of-State

$32,280

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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