GWU Student Outcomes

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  • 4 Year
  • Boiling Springs, NC
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Graduation Rate

Graduation Rate

Percent of students graduating within 150% of normal completion time

53% vs. 41.9% national median

Bachelor's degree within 6 years

55% vs. 58% national median
Graduation rates for Gardner Webb University
Years Percent Earning Bachelor's Degree
within 4 years 39% earned a bachelor degree
within 5 years 52% earned a bachelor degree
within 6 years 55% earned a bachelor degree

A college's graduation rate is a strong indication of its effectiveness and your potential to find success at a school. These statistics measure the percentage of first-time, full-time students who earned a bachelor degree within four, five or six years from Gardner Webb University. For comparison, approximately 58% of starting students nationally earn a bachelor's degree within six years. Gardner Webb University is less effective than average in terms of graduating students.

Post Graduation Earnings

Post Graduation Earnings

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,500 vs. $34,300 national median
Average salary after attending Gardner Webb University
Years Average Earnings
after 6 years $32,100 per year
after 7 years $36,200 per year
after 8 years $35,600 per year
after 9 years $39,100 per year
after 10 years $40,500 per year

10 years after enrolling, the average income of former Gardner Webb University students who are working and no longer in school is $40,500, which is 18% higher than the national median.

Data sources, U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury

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Student Loan Debt

Student Loan Debt Upon Graduation

Median Student Loan Debt for Graduates

$24,969

Percent of students receiving Federal Loans

40%

Student Loan Repayment

Median Loan Payment

$258 per month

Percent of students actively repaying their loans

52% vs. 47% national average

If you are having trouble affording your GWU student loan debt, explore your options.

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to Gardner Webb University often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198561.

Earnings data: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / Department of Treasury.

Last updated: August 2026