Gardner-Webb University
Boiling Springs, NC · Private · 1,856 undergrads
- Admit rate: 77.2% (4,670 applicants)
- SAT middle 50%: 975–1198 (ACT 19–25)
- Undergraduates: 1,856 (0.1% international)
- Average net price: $17,674 (per year after aid)
- Graduation rate: 55% (within 6 years)
Deadlines
- Rolling: Rolling
- Priority: Nov. 15 (accepted), deposit by Jan. 15
Editor's notes
- Get accepted by Nov. 15. The Early Admission Advantage brings priority housing and aid packages, and since decisions take about three weeks, apply by late October.
- If your weighted GPA is 3.5 or higher, you may qualify for half-tuition merit aid and can compete for Ignite Excellence. Mark Jan. 10, 2027 for the Tucker and Ignite applications.
Sources
- Gardner-Webb Admissions, I want to apply as an Incoming Freshman
- Gardner-Webb Admissions, Early Admission Advantage
- Gardner-Webb Admissions, Scholarships and Grants
- Common App, 2026-27 first-year requirements grid
- Gardner-Webb Institutional Research, Fact Sheet
- Gardner-Webb Admissions, How to Apply for Undergraduate Admission
