Gardner–Webb University
Gardner–Webb University at a Glance
Reviewed by James A. Barham, PhD, Vice President and Academic Editor. Influence ranks come from our InfluenceRanking™ methodology; other figures come from federal data, with the year shown under each section. Report an error
Gardner–Webb University Featured Rankings
- #13 Best Research Universities in North Carolina
- #14 Best Christian Colleges in North Carolina 2026
- #16 Best Grad Schools in North Carolina 2026
- #17 Online Master’s in English
- #17 North Carolina's Best Online Colleges 2026
- #19 North Carolina's Best Online Master's Degrees
- #20 Best Online MBAs North Carolina
About Gardner–Webb University
According to Wikipedia, Gardner–Webb University is a private Christian liberal arts university in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. It was founded as Boiling Springs High School in 1905. Gardner-Webb is a classified among "Doctoral/Professional Universities".
Gardner–Webb University's Online Degrees
Graduate Certificate in Accounting
- Required Credits: 9
- Format: Fully online
Graduate Certificate in International Business Administration
- Required Credits: 9
- Format: Fully online
MBA in Business Administration
- Required Credits: 30
- Completion Time: 10 months
- Format: Fully online
MA in Executive Leadership Studies
- Required Credits: 36
- Format: Fully online
IMBA in International Business Administration
- Required Credits: 36
- Format: Fully online
EdS in Executive Leadership Studies
- Required Credits: 42
- Format: Fully online
BA in Computer Information Systems
- Required Credits: 60
- Format: Fully online
BS in Birth-Kindergarten Education
- Required Credits: 73
- Format: Fully online
MAT in Curriculum And Instruction
- Required Credits: 33
- Format: Fully online
BS in Elementary Education
Degree Concentrations
- Teacher Assistants To Teachers
- Required Credits: 48
- Format: Fully online
Graduate Certificate in English Graduate Certificate
- Required Credits: 18
- Format: Fully online
BSN in Rn To Bachelor Of Science In Nursing
- Required Credits: 30
- Format: Fully online
MSN in Nursing
- Required Credits: 36
- Completion Time: 2 years
- Format: Fully online
Gardner–Webb University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate | Median SAT Score | Median ACT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,670 | 77% | 55% | 48% | 1086 | 22 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Gardner–Webb University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $36,350 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $19,391 |
| 30K - 48K | $14,920 |
| 48K - 75K | $14,225 |
| 75K - 110K | $17,365 |
| 110K+ | $26,450 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Gardner–Webb University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Gardner–Webb University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $53,543 a year, and 91% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Gardner–Webb University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 3,485 | 1,979 | 1,506 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Gardner–Webb University?
Gardner–Webb University is located at Main St, Boiling Springs, NC 28017-0997.
How Safe is Gardner–Webb University?
No violent or property offenses were reported on Gardner–Webb University’s campus in 2024. Its figures can also be looked up in the U.S. Department of Education’s Campus Safety and Security database.
Relative to its enrollment, Gardner–Webb University has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property crime rate of less than 0.01%. Boiling Springs has a violent crime rate of less than 0.01% and a property (including theft) crime rate of 0.71%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Gardner–Webb University Known For?
Gardner–Webb University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Religious Studies
- Social Work
- Nursing
- Chemistry
- Psychology
- Mathematics
- Political Science
- History
- Business
- Biology
- Economics
- Criminal Justice
- Communications
- Education
- Literature
- Medical
- Sociology
- Computer Science
Gardner–Webb University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Gardner–Webb University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Gardner–Webb University ranks #357 in the U.S. and #1553 worldwide for influence in Religious Studies.
religious-studies-hub DegreesGardner–Webb University ranks #391 in the U.S. and #983 worldwide for influence in Social Work.
social-work DegreesGardner–Webb University ranks #715 in the U.S. and #1868 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesGardner–Webb University ranks #888 in the U.S. and #3844 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesGardner–Webb University ranks #1128 in the U.S. and #2964 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesGardner–Webb University ranks #1222 in the U.S. and #4705 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesGardner–Webb University ranks #1279 in the U.S. and #5456 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesGardner–Webb University ranks #1351 in the U.S. and #4327 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesGardner–Webb University ranks #1448 in the U.S. and #5255 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesGardner–Webb University ranks #1461 in the U.S. and #5945 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesGardner–Webb University ranks #1461 in the U.S. and #7027 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesGardner–Webb University ranks #1555 in the U.S. and #3011 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesGardner–Webb University ranks #1575 in the U.S. and #5852 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesGardner–Webb University ranks #1787 in the U.S. and #6850 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesGardner–Webb University ranks #1818 in the U.S. and #5623 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesGardner–Webb University ranks #1903 in the U.S. and #6550 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesGardner–Webb University ranks #2073 in the U.S. and #6159 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesGardner–Webb University ranks #3130 in the U.S. and #11491 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesWho Are Gardner–Webb University's Most Influential Alumni?
Gardner–Webb University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Social Work, Religious Studies, and Nursing. Here are some of Gardner–Webb University's most famous alumni:
- Scott Hahn
- An American theologian.
- Robert M. Price
- An American theologian.
- Ben Witherington III
- An American religion academic.
- Kevin DeYoung
- An American theologian.
- Roger Nicole
- An Evangelical Christian theologian .
- Artis Gilmore
- An American basketball player.
- Gordon Hugenberger
- An American theologian.
- Gary N. Knoppers
- An American academic .
- Michael Gerald Ford
- A Son of U.S. president Gerald Ford.
- Patricia Brown
- An All-American Girls Professional Baseball League player.
- Gil Dodds
- An American middle distance runner and former world record holder.
- Emilio Pagán
- An American professional baseball pitcher.
