- Acceptance rate: 77% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 495–608 reading and writing, 480–590 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 19–25 composite
- Average net price: $24,035 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Gardner-Webb University reported: an acceptance rate of 77% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 19–25.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Gardner-Webb University reviews each application.
Gardner-Webb University GPA requirements
Gardner-Webb University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Gardner-Webb University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Gardner-Webb University acceptance rate
Gardner-Webb University admitted 4,024 of 5,212 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 77%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Gardner-Webb University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Boiling Springs, North Carolina, with 1,861 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Gardner-Webb University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 495 | 555 | 608 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 530 | 590 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT English | 19 | 22 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 21 | 25 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1113 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Gardner-Webb University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
AP credit
Gardner-Webb University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,035 a year at Gardner-Webb University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Gardner-Webb University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Gardner-Webb University admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Gardner-Webb University look for?
Gardner-Webb University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What percent of applicants does Gardner-Webb University accept?
Gardner-Webb University's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,024 of 5,212 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into Gardner-Webb University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Gardner-Webb University admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at Gardner-Webb University?
A lot: Gardner-Webb University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Gardner-Webb University?
Check Gardner-Webb University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Gardner-Webb University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 10% sent SAT scores and 38% sent ACT scores.
What are Gardner-Webb University's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Gardner-Webb University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 495–608 in reading and writing and 480–590 in math; ACT composite 19–25, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Gardner-Webb University?
Yes. Gardner-Webb University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Gardner-Webb University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,035 a year at Gardner-Webb University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Gardner-Webb University consider legacy status?
Yes. Gardner-Webb University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Gardner-Webb University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Gardner-Webb UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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