What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Gardner-Webb University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 151 [4 hrs] | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 151 & 152 [8 hrs] | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 244 & 245 / HIS 319 & HIS 1XX [6 hrs] | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 201 [3 hrs] | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 105 / MTH 316 [3 hrs] | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCI 281 [3 hrs] | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 203 [3 hrs] | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 204 [3 hrs] |
Show all 23 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MATH 151 [4 hrs] | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MATH 151 & 152 [8 hrs] | |
| United States History | 3 | HIST 244 & 245 / HIS 319 & HIS 1XX [6 hrs] | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSYC 201 [3 hrs] | |
| Statistics | 3 | MATH 105 / MTH 316 [3 hrs] | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | CSCI 281 [3 hrs] | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECON 203 [3 hrs] | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECON 204 [3 hrs] | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HIST 102 / HIS 302[3hrs] | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | BIOL 104 [4 hrs] | |
| European History | 3 | HIST 101 & 102 / HIS 301 & 302 [6 hrs] | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEOG 102 | |
| Art / History of Art | 3 | ARTS 225 / ART 307 [3 hrs] | |
| Art and Design | 3 | Credit may be accepted at the discretion of Art Department | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POLS 201 [3 hrs] | |
| Computer Science AB | 3 | CSCI 281 & CSCI 3XX [ 6 hrs] | |
| Government and Politics / US | 3 | POLS 202 / PSC 302 [3 hrs] | |
| Mathematics / Statistics | 3 | MATH 105 / MTH 316 [3 hrs] | |
| Physics 1: Alg Based | 3 | PHYS 111 | |
| Physics 2: Alg Based | 3 | PHYS 112 | |
| Physics B | 3 | PHYS 103 [4 hrs] | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHYS 204 [4 hrs] | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHYS 203 [4 hrs] |
Source: gardner-webb.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 76 |
| Business Administration and Management | 37 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 36 |
| Community Psychology | 35 |
| Psychology | 26 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 26 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 23 |
| Accounting | 20 |
Show the other 26 majors
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 14 |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation | 14 |
| Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology | 14 |
| Finance | 13 |
| Computer Science | 11 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 9 |
| Marketing, Other | 9 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 7 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 7 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 5 |
| Political Science and Government | 5 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 5 |
| Foreign Languages and Literatures | 4 |
| English Language and Literature | 4 |
| Chemistry | 4 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Sociology | 3 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| History | 3 |
| Graphic Design | 2 |
| Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 2 |
| Mathematics | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Journalism | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big South Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, Big South Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Rural, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Shelby-Kings Mountain, NC
102,194 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP)
Nearest hub airport
Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 8.5 of 20
Elevation
861 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
27°F
July high
91°F
Annual snowfall
4.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
42 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$880 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- Limestone University13 mi
- University of South Carolina-Upstate24 mi
- Converse University25 mi
- Wofford College25 mi
- Belmont Abbey College35 mi
- Lenoir-Rhyne University39 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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