Introduction and Overview: Gardner-Weber University is a medium-sized private university and liberal arts college located in the small town of Boiling Springs, North Carolina, USA. Founded in 1905, it is a coeducational Baptist church school that offers three degree programs: undergraduate, master's and doctoral. In the fall of 2022, there are 3,144 students, including undergraduates, graduate students and online students.

History and Founding: In 1905, the school was chartered as Boiling Springs High School; in 1928, the school was renamed Boiling Springs Junior College; in 1942, in honor of former North Carolina Governor O. Max Gardner and his wife Fay Webb-Gardner, the school was renamed Gardner-Webb Junior College; in 1969, the school applied to change its name to Gardner-Webb College, and in 1971, the first four-year class graduated; in 1981, the school offered its first graduate course, the Education Course; in 1993, Gardner-Webb College officially became Gardner-Webb University; in 2001, the school offered its first doctoral course, the Doctor of Ministry Course.

School Strength: The school has 9 colleges and schools, offering more than 80 undergraduate and graduate professional fields of study. It has a professional teaching team with a student-teacher ratio of 11:1, which can provide students with personalized teaching and guidance. It also offers a dual degree program in engineering with Auburn University and the University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Nature of the institution: Private Christian university.

Educational philosophy: With the motto of "Pro Deo et Humanitate" (For God and Humanity), it is committed to providing high-quality education based on Christian values, focusing on students' academic growth, personal development and spiritual cultivation, encouraging students to integrate faith into learning and life, and cultivating students' awareness and ability to serve the society.

Key laboratories and disciplines: No key laboratories have been specified. In terms of disciplines, it has certain advantages in education, nursing, business, divinity (theology) and other fields.

Faculty: The school has 9 colleges and schools, including the School of Theology, the School of Business, the School of Education, the School of Health Sciences, the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, the School of Nursing, the School of Science and Mathematics, the School of Technology and Engineering, and the Graduate School.

Ranking: In the 2024 edition of the U.S. News & World Report Best College Rankings, it ranks 356th among national universities, 402nd in nursing, and 174th in social mobility.

Cost: For the 2023-2024 academic year, undergraduate tuition and fees are $33,230, and room and board are $10,690. The school offers a variety of financial aid to eligible students, with an average need-based aid package of $28,159.

Campus Environment: The campus covers an area of ​​240 acres and has modern facilities such as libraries, computer labs, fitness centers, and student dormitories. There are also natural springs on campus, which add a unique natural landscape to the campus.