Gardner-Webb University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,470

4% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$24,035

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

87%

4,670 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,125

63.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

59.5%

223 Graduates

About

Gardner-Webb University is a higher education institution located in Cleveland County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Gardner-Webb University were General Educational Leadership & Administration (173 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (95 degrees), and Physician Assistant (32 degrees).

In 2023, 1,036 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Gardner-Webb University. 71.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (621 degrees), 2.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (244 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Gardner-Webb University is $32,470, which is $1,467 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Gardner-Webb University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,128 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Gardner-Webb University is $32,470, which is $1,467 more than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,035.

In 2023, 70% of undergraduate students attending Gardner-Webb University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 55% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,470

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Gardner-Webb University was $32,470. The cost of tuition at Gardner-Webb University is $1,467 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($31,004).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Gardner-Webb University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,035

2023 Value

7.59%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Gardner-Webb University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,035. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Gardner-Webb University grew by 7.59%.

This chart compares the average net price of Gardner-Webb University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,085

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Gardner-Webb University was of $8,085 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.431% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 35.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Gardner-Webb University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

55%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

70% of undergraduate students at Gardner-Webb University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 19.5% with respect to 2022, when 87% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Gardner-Webb University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Gardner-Webb University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1128 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Gardner-Webb University received 4,670 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 18.5% annual growth. Out of those 4,670 applicants, 4,064 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87% acceptance rate.

There were 3,125 students enrolled at Gardner-Webb University in 2023. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Gardner-Webb University has an overall enrollment yield of 10.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,064

Accepted Out of 4,670

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Gardner-Webb University was 87% (4,064 admissions from 4,670 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 74.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 18.5%, while admissions declined by 5.33%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Gardner-Webb University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

13%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

13% of enrolled first-time students at Gardner-Webb University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Gardner-Webb University had a total enrollment of 3,125 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Gardner-Webb University is 1,998 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,127. This means that 63.9% of students enrolled at Gardner-Webb University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Gardner-Webb University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 48.3% White, 25.2% Black or African American, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.92% Two or More Races, 1.28% Asian, 0.64% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.256% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Gardner-Webb University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (33.2%), followed by White Male (17.3%) and Black or African American Male (7.76%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (19.5%) and White Male (11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

63.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Gardner-Webb University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,125 students. The full-time enrollment at Gardner-Webb University is 1,998 and the part-time enrollment is 1,127. This means that 63.9% of students enrolled at Gardner-Webb University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.9% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Gardner-Webb University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Gardner-Webb University was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Gardner-Webb University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Gardner-Webb University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,510 enrolled students
Black or African American
786 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
100 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Gardner-Webb University is 48.3% White, 25.2% Black or African American, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.92% Two or More Races, 1.28% Asian, 0.64% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.256% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 46.5% White, 15.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.78% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 598 students (19.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 448 more women than men received degrees from Gardner-Webb University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Gardner-Webb University is white (621 degrees awarded). There were 2.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (244 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Gardner-Webb University is General Educational Leadership & Administration (173 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (95 degrees) and Physician Assistant (32 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Gardner-Webb University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (27 degrees awarded), Education (300 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gardner-Webb University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,563,509 people), Secondary school teachers (552,731 people), Education administrators (292,673 people), Special education teachers (207,686 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (188,685 people).

The most specialized majors at Gardner-Webb University in 2023 are Theology (27 degrees awarded), Education (300 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees), English (25 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (35 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gardner-Webb University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Gardner-Webb University are Theology (27 degrees awarded), Education (300 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (11 degrees), English (25 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (35 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Gardner-Webb University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,909,279 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (387,067 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (199,891 people), Religious organizations (171,521 people), and Computer Systems Design (119,577 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Gardner-Webb University.

Most Common (2023)

General Educational Leadership & Administration
173 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
95 degrees awarded
Physician Assistant
32 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common masters degree concentration at Gardner-Webb University was General Educational Leadership & Administration with 173 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Gardner-Webb University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

294

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

742

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 294 degrees were awarded to men at Gardner-Webb University, which is 0.396 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (742).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Gardner-Webb University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Gardner-Webb University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.97 times less than the 66 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 170 degrees were awarded to men at Gardner-Webb University in General Educational Leadership & Administration, which is 4.59 times more than the 37 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 36% of students graduating from Gardner-Webb University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Gardner-Webb University is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
621 degrees awarded
Black or African American
244 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
29 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Gardner-Webb University is white (621 degrees awarded). There were 2.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (244 degrees).

10.2% of degree recipients (106 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
453 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
168 degrees awarded
White Male
168 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Gardner-Webb University is white female (453 degrees awarded). There were 2.7 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (168 degrees).

Operations

Gardner-Webb University has an endowment valued at nearly $72.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 4.7M (6.48%) compared to the 4.37% average return (19M on 434M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2023, Gardner-Webb University had a total salary expenditure of 70.1M. Gardner-Webb University employs 47 Professors, 32 Associate professors and 29 Assistant professors. Most academics at Gardner-Webb University are Male Professor (24), Female Professor (23), and Female Associate professor (19).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gardner-Webb University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 121 employees, Service, with 67 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees.

Endowment

$72.5M

2023 Endowment

2.91%

growth from 2022

Gardner-Webb University has an endowment valued at about $72.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Gardner-Webb University grew 2.91% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $361M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Gardner-Webb University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$26.7M

2023 Salaries

1.41%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Gardner-Webb University paid a median of $26.7M in salaries, which represents 38.2% of their overall expenditure ($70.1M) and a 1.41% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.858% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.58% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 246M (41.5% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.08M

Instructional Salaries

128

Number of Employees

In 2023, Gardner-Webb University paid a total of $8.08M to 128 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $6.13M (2.35%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

47 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

121 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Gardner-Webb University were Professor with 47 employees, Associate professor with 32 employees, and Assistant professor with 29 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Gardner-Webb University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 121 employees, Service with 67 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 53 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Gardner-Webb University was Male Professor with 24 employees, Female Professor with 23 employees, and Female Associate professor with 19 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Gardner-Webb University.

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