Gardner-Webb University
Gardner-Webb University is one of the forty-nine private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in North Carolina. The campus is located in Boiling Springs town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 3,818 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 381 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 271 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 71%). Every year 49% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Gardner-Webb University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $30,310, and fees were $390. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $30,310 and $390 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students3,818 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio11:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Southern Baptist |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate71% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 2 | 26 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 21 |
| Post-master's certificate | 1 | 3 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 1 | 10 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
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Lenoir-Rhyne University
39 miles away |
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45 miles away |
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47 miles away |
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62 miles away |
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64 miles away |
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66 miles away |
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71 miles away |
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73 miles away |
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75 miles away |
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80 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1948 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1970 - Current |
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Nursing (CLNUR) - Clinical Doctorate ACEN 02/01/2012 - Current |
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Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program ACEN 10/01/2002 - Current |
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 11/01/1986 - Current |
Admission
53%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1000 to 1200 |
| ACT | 19 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Recommended |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $482/credit | |
| In State Students | $482/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $482/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $500/credit | |
| In State Students | $500/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $500/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $21,690 | $21,690 | $21,690 |
| ADN | 70 | $33,740 | $33,740 | $33,740 |
| BSN | 125 | $60,250 | $60,250 | $60,250 |
| FNP | 50 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Gardner-Webb University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 44% | $4,130 |
| Other Federal Grant | 6% | $2,105 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 47% | $4,671 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $17,865 |
| Federal Student Loans | 66% | $5,528 |
| Private Loans | 5% | $12,479 |
$20,753
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$20,724 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$18,913 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$20,847 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$22,400 |
| Over $110,000$22,836 |
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Student Population
2,215
Undergrads
1,603
Graduates
2,592
Women
1,226
Men
52%
Full-time
48%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
65% |
|
Black/African American |
20% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
8% |
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Hispanic |
3% |
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Two or more races |
1% |
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Asian |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- North Carolina Masters Nurse Scholars Program, Graduate Program
- North Carolina Nurse Education Scholarship-Loan Program
- Virginia Elizabeth and Alma Vane Taylor Nursing Scholarship
- Ann Mabe Newman and William G. Newman Nursing Scholarship
- Carol Ann Beerstecher Nursing Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and North Carolina state board of nursing.
