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How strong are the academics at Gardner-Webb University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Gardner-Webb has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Gardner-Webb University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Gardner-Webb's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Gardner-Webb University:

69%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Gardner-Webb University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Business Administration and Management, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Community Psychology
Psychology, General
16
28
40
52
64
76

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 23
  • Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology 14
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 37
  • Accounting 20
  • Finance, General 13
  • Marketing, Other 9
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 7
  • Accounting 1
  • Organizational Leadership 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 14
  • Communication and Media Studies, Other 2
  • Journalism 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 11
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 36
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 3
  • Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching 3
  • Music Teacher Education 1
  • Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Foreign Languages
  • Sign Language Interpretation and Translation 14
  • Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 4
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • French Language and Literature 0
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 76
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management 5
History
  • History, General 3
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 26
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 2
  • Fire Services Administration 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 1
  • Mathematics, General 1
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
Parks
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 7
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General 5
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 1
  • Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 9
  • Religion/Religious Studies 1
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 4
Psychology
  • Community Psychology 35
  • Psychology, General 26
  • Psychology, General 6
  • Community Psychology 1
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 5
  • Sociology, General 3
  • Sociology, General 1
  • Economics, General 0
  • Social Sciences, General 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
  • Music, General 3
  • Graphic Design 2
  • Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 2
  • Music, General 1
  • Music Theory and Composition 0
  • Music Management 0
  • Music Performance, General 0
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