Division I · Big South Conference
Gardner-Webb University · Rankings
Boiling Springs, NC · Rural · Private · Doctoral/professional university · the Runnin' Bulldogs · Website ↗
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4
Top-ten finishes
among Division I schools
8
Top 10% finishes
of 64 lists
#6
Best standing
Lowest violent rate · Division I
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Standouts
Lists where Gardner-Webb University sits in the top ten, or top 10%, of Division I schools.
#6Lowest violent-offence ratesof 355 in Division I · #41 nationally0.11#7Best for psychologyof 364 in Division I · #48 nationally14.2%#7Where the most students are athletesof 363 in Division I · #236 nationally27.4%#27Best for educationof 364 in Division I · #189 nationally10.0%#30Most teamsof 363 in Division I · #118 nationally20
Athletics money
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic aid per athlete, women's teams | $18,156 | #135 of 360 | #139 of 1,060 | |
| Most athletic scholarship money | $9,514,459 | #137 of 360 | #137 of 1,054 | |
| Athletic aid per athlete, men's teams | $15,434 | #185 of 360 | #188 of 1,054 | |
| Biggest athletic departments | $17,654,126 | #297 of 360 | #309 of 1,060 | |
| Athletics revenue | $17,654,126 | #298 of 360 | #310 of 1,060 | |
| Biggest recruiting budgets | $190,107 | #300 of 360 | #321 of 1,054 | |
| Women's share of athletic aid descriptive | 38% | #309 of 352 | #549 of 662 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, women's teams | $78,397 | #320 of 360 | #449 of 1,060 | |
| Spending per athlete | $34,959 | #334 of 360 | #363 of 1,060 | |
| Highest-paid head coaches, men's teams | $100,292 | #347 of 360 | #435 of 1,054 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, women's teams | $31,736 | #347 of 360 | #731 of 1,058 | |
| Assistant-coach pay, men's teams | $40,039 | #351 of 360 | #651 of 1,052 |
Athletic departments
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Where the most students are athletes | 27.4% | #7 of 363 | #236 of 1,060 | |
| Most teams | 20 | #30 of 363 | #118 of 1,063 | |
| Most varsity athletes descriptive | 505 | #102 of 363 | #306 of 1,063 | |
| Most coaches per athlete | 8.7 | #298 of 360 | #725 of 1,060 | |
| Women coaching women's teams | 9% | #359 of 360 | #1,046 of 1,055 |
Academics & admissions
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smallest student–faculty ratios | 11:1 | #51 of 366 | #229 of 1,085 | |
| Highest test scores | 1,150 | #185 of 292 | #438 of 774 | |
| Best graduation rates | 59% | #229 of 366 | #562 of 1,085 | |
| Most selective | 87% | #257 of 359 | #736 of 1,049 | |
| Best first-year retention | 69% | #328 of 366 | #867 of 1,085 | |
| Most applications | 4,670 | #330 of 359 | #636 of 1,049 |
Best for a major
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for psychology | 14.2% | #7 of 364 | #48 of 1,068 | |
| Best for education | 10.0% | #27 of 364 | #189 of 1,068 | |
| Best for criminal justice & protective services | 6.1% | #44 of 364 | #175 of 1,068 | |
| Best for health professions & nursing | 18.9% | #60 of 364 | #233 of 1,068 | |
| Best for agriculture | 0.0% | #99 of 364 | #187 of 1,068 | |
| Best for architecture | 0.0% | #125 of 364 | #170 of 1,068 | |
| Best for biological sciences | 8.6% | #127 of 364 | #356 of 1,068 | |
| Best for business | 20.0% | #133 of 364 | #360 of 1,068 | |
| Best for kinesiology, parks & recreation | 2.8% | #161 of 364 | #531 of 1,068 | |
| Best for communication & journalism | 3.5% | #202 of 364 | #448 of 1,068 | |
| Best for physical sciences | 0.9% | #235 of 364 | #606 of 1,068 | |
| Best for visual & performing arts | 2.3% | #251 of 364 | #712 of 1,068 | |
| Best for public administration & social work | 0.0% | #257 of 364 | #602 of 1,068 | |
| Best for history | 0.7% | #259 of 364 | #721 of 1,068 | |
| Best for computer & information sciences | 2.6% | #266 of 364 | #676 of 1,068 | |
| Best for english | 0.9% | #275 of 364 | #792 of 1,068 | |
| Best for engineering | 0.0% | #297 of 364 | #576 of 1,068 | |
| Best for mathematics & statistics | 0.2% | #328 of 364 | #879 of 1,068 | |
| Best for social sciences | 1.9% | #329 of 364 | #822 of 1,068 |
Cost & value
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest room and board | $10,770 | #59 of 359 | #218 of 1,063 | |
| Lowest sticker price | $47,620 | #167 of 359 | #473 of 1,064 | |
| Highest sticker price descriptive | $47,620 | #193 of 359 | #592 of 1,064 | |
| Lowest net price | $24,035 | #258 of 363 | #708 of 1,081 | |
| Biggest discount from the sticker | 50% | #298 of 359 | #813 of 1,064 | |
| Most expensive room and board descriptive | $10,770 | #301 of 359 | #846 of 1,063 | |
| Lowest net price for families under $30k | $21,744 | #313 of 361 | #918 of 1,072 |
Campus & place
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biggest transfer intakes descriptive | 13.2% | #10 of 366 | #66 of 1,079 | |
| Smallest campuses descriptive | 1,840 | #11 of 366 | #314 of 1,085 | |
| Highest share of women descriptive | 67% | #17 of 366 | #117 of 1,086 | |
| Most remote campuses descriptive | 24 mi | #88 of 366 | #241 of 1,086 | |
| Most NCAA neighbours descriptive | 11 | #93 of 366 | #347 of 1,086 | |
| Most out-of-state first-years descriptive | 41% | #117 of 366 | #317 of 1,085 | |
| Most international first-years descriptive | 2% | #164 of 366 | #455 of 1,085 | |
| Most diverse student bodies | 49 | #223 of 365 | #629 of 1,073 | |
| Most in-state first-years descriptive | 54% | #245 of 366 | #758 of 1,085 | |
| Highest share of men descriptive | 33% | #340 of 366 | #942 of 1,086 | |
| Biggest campuses descriptive | 1,840 | #356 of 366 | #772 of 1,086 |
Campus safety
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest violent-offence rates | 0.11 | #6 of 355 | #41 of 813 | |
| Lowest property-offence rates | 0.43 | #90 of 355 | #301 of 813 | |
| Highest violent-offence rates descriptive | 0.11 | #350 of 355 | #768 of 813 |
Trivia
| Ranking | Value | Division I rank | Percentile | National rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longest-standing NCAA members | 1991 | #344 of 366 | #788 of 1,083 |
Teams among their peers
Each team's place among Division I programs in its sport — budget, spend per roster spot, roster size and APR.
| Team | Budget | Per player | Roster | APR | Rankings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Soccer · 346 peers | #294 of 346 | #322 of 346 | #17 of 346 | #260 of 346 | Women's Soccer lists |
| Baseball · 306 peers | #230 of 306 | #247 of 306 | #43 of 306 | #113 of 306 | Baseball lists |
| Men's Basketball · 362 peers | #326 of 362 | #356 of 362 | #1 of 362 | #35 of 362 | Men's Basketball lists |
| Women's Basketball · 360 peers | #329 of 360 | #293 of 360 | #300 of 360 | #222 of 360 | Women's Basketball lists |
| Men's Cross Country · 314 peers | #58 of 314 | #57 of 314 | #46 of 314 | #117 of 314 | Men's Cross Country lists |
| Women's Cross Country · 346 peers | #40 of 346 | #39 of 346 | #32 of 346 | #325 of 346 | Women's Cross Country lists |
| Football · 261 peers | #210 of 261 | #210 of 261 | #138 of 261 | #139 of 261 | Football lists |
| Men's Golf · 303 peers | #259 of 303 | #262 of 303 | #88 of 303 | #183 of 303 | Men's Golf lists |
| Women's Golf · 279 peers | #205 of 279 | #236 of 279 | #24 of 279 | #1 of 279 | Women's Golf lists |
| Women's Lacrosse · 130 peers | #124 of 130 | #118 of 130 | #122 of 130 | #110 of 130 | Women's Lacrosse lists |
| Men's Soccer · 213 peers | #133 of 213 | #204 of 213 | #1 of 213 | #144 of 213 | Men's Soccer lists |
| Softball · 305 peers | #239 of 305 | #250 of 305 | #66 of 305 | #59 of 305 | Softball lists |
| Men's Swimming & Diving · 134 peers | #80 of 134 | #61 of 134 | #123 of 134 | #52 of 134 | Men's Swimming & Diving lists |
| Women's Swimming & Diving · 197 peers | #143 of 197 | #128 of 197 | #167 of 197 | #85 of 197 | Women's Swimming & Diving lists |
| Men's Track & Field · 299 peers | #229 of 299 | #68 of 299 | #283 of 299 | #274 of 299 | Men's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Track & Field · 348 peers | #244 of 348 | #51 of 348 | #331 of 348 | #279 of 348 | Women's Track & Field lists |
| Women's Volleyball · 344 peers | #298 of 344 | #293 of 344 | #200 of 344 | #226 of 344 | Women's Volleyball lists |
| Men's Wrestling · 76 peers | #66 of 76 | #66 of 76 | #17 of 76 | #55 of 76 | Men's Wrestling lists |
Ranks come from the site's public rankings, computed at the last import; ties share a rank. "Descriptive" lists (size, setting, who comes from where) are facts, not achievements. All rankings.
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