Admissions Overview
The admission process at Gardner-Webb University has a 87% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Gardner-Webb University has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
87%
Less Selective
Application Volume
4,670
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
10%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at Gardner-Webb University has a 87% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at Gardner-Webb University evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredHigh School GPA
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredLetters of Recommendation
RequiredHigh School Class Rank
RequiredWork Experience
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalPersonal Statement/Essay
OptionalLegacy Status
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Other Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at Gardner-Webb University. About 13% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 1,040 to 1,260. Additionally, about 23% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 20 to 26.
SAT Scores
13% of students submitted400
1600
1040 – 1260
200
800
520 – 640
200
800
520 – 620
ACT Scores
23% of students submitted1
36
20 – 26
1
36
18 – 25
1
36
18 – 25
Admission Statistics
4,670 students applied to GWU. Of those, 87% were accepted (4,064 students). Of these 4,064 accepted students, 411 chose to enroll.
4,670
Total Applicants
4,064
Students Admitted
411
Students Enrolled
87%
Acceptance Rate