Gardner-Webb University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Gardner-Webb University?

Gardner-Webb's reported 2024-25 full-time undergraduate tuition was $33,770 for both in-state and out-of-state students, with $980 in required fees. Using the reported room-and-board charge of $11,870 and an estimated $1,200 for books and supplies produces a subtotal of $47,820 for that academic year. That subtotal excludes transportation, personal expenses, and any program-specific costs; it should not be mistaken for an individual student's complete cost-of-attendance budget.

The university reports a typical room charge of $5,740 and board charge of $6,130 within that same housing-and-dining amount. They are components, not charges to add again. Commuters and students with different meal or housing arrangements can face substantially different expenses. Graduate tuition and charges also follow different schedules.

Published charges are not the same as net price after grants and scholarships. In the reported aid data, the average net price was $14,594 for students in the $0-$48,000 family-income band and $22,438 for those above $110,000. Those are group averages, not quotes for a particular applicant. Gardner-Webb's current tuition schedule and the applicant's own financial-aid offer are the appropriate basis for a final enrollment budget.

Eligible students may finance attendance with federal aid, applicable North Carolina programs, institutional scholarships and grants, military education benefits, work earnings, and loans. FAFSA information is important for determining eligibility for many need-based programs. In the reported aid measure, all students in the measured group received some form of financial aid, while 47% had student loans. Receiving aid does not necessarily mean that all costs are covered, and loans must generally be repaid.

What are the work-study opportunities at Gardner-Webb University?

Gardner-Webb students can seek part-time employment while studying, but a campus job, Federal Work-Study award, and internship are three different arrangements. Federal Work-Study is need-based aid for eligible students; it generally requires a qualifying aid application and pays wages for hours worked rather than reducing the tuition bill upfront.

Students interested in campus employment should check the university's current student-job listings and financial-aid instructions for hiring and Work-Study eligibility. An award does not by itself place a student in a job, and ordinary part-time positions may have different eligibility rules. Academic internships are another way to gain experience, but Gardner-Webb does not report an institution-wide internship requirement for every student.

Career support includes individual and group counseling, résumé preparation, interview practice, job-search resources, employer events, and alumni networking opportunities. These services can help students prepare applications and explore occupations; they should not be interpreted as a verified job-placement outcome.