What division is Gardner-Webb?

Gardner-Webb competes at the NCAA Division I FCS level in the Big South.

What GPA do you need for Gardner-Webb?

The average GPA at Gardner-Webb is 3.3. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Gardner-Webb?

Gardner-Webb has an enrollment of approximately 1,856 students in a rural setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Gardner-Webb?

Gardner-Webb has an acceptance rate of 77%.

How do I get recruited to play at Gardner-Webb?

To get recruited at Gardner-Webb, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Gardner-Webb's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Gardner-Webb

Boiling Springs, NCFCSBig South

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NCAA Division I FCS

Division

1,856

Enrollment

3.3

Avg GPA

77%

Acceptance

55%

Graduation

55%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.3+ GPA bar.

Gardner-Webb is a NCAA Division I FCS program in the Big South, located in Boiling Springs, NC. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Gardner-Webb, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.3

Graduation

55%

Acceptance

77%

Student:Faculty

12:1

Avg SAT

1,146

Retention

55%

Campus & Location

Setting

Rural

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$43,996

Coaching Staff132 coaches across football, basketball, and track & field

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About Gardner-Webb Athletics

Gardner-Webb is a NCAA Division I FCS athletic program located in Boiling Springs, NC, competing in the Big South. With an enrollment of 1,856 students, Gardner-Webb offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map football, basketball, and track & field at Gardner-Webb with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Gardner-Webb is 3.3. The school maintains a 55% graduation rate.

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