More selective than 36% of North Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
13% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 23% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose GWU over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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GWU SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, GWU is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 495 | 608 |
| SAT math | 480 | 590 |
| ACT composite | 19 | 25 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 975 | 1198 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
GWU admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | 495–608 | 480–590 | 19–25 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 87% | 520–640 | 520–620 | 20–26 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is GWU compared with other North Carolina colleges?
GWU has the 36th-lowest acceptance rate of 56 North Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | High Point University | 75% | 74% | $38,707 |
| 33 | University of Mount Olive | 76% | 52% | $18,853 |
| 34 | Salem College | 77% | 57% | $18,277 |
| 35 | Lees-McRae College | 77% | 42% | $28,340 |
| 36 | Gardner-Webb University | 77% | 55% | $17,674 |
| 37 | Winston-Salem State University | 78% | 47% | $13,479 |
| 38 | University of North Carolina at Charlotte | 80% | 69% | $15,435 |
| 39 | Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte | 80% | 49% | $27,426 |
| 40 | Guilford College | 80% | 46% | $22,270 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All North Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at GWU
College Scorecard; IPEDS
GWU admissions questions
What is the GWU acceptance rate?
Gardner-Webb University accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,064 of 4,670 applicants were admitted.
Does GWU require the SAT or ACT?
Gardner-Webb University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 13% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 23% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for GWU?
The middle 50% of Gardner-Webb University enrolled first-year students scored 975–1198 on the SAT and 19–25 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at GWU?
10% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (411 of 4,064).
Is GWU getting harder to get into?
Gardner-Webb University accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 87% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Gardner-Webb University overview