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Gardner-Webb University Men's Wrestling

The Gardner-Webb University men's wrestling program competes in NCAA Division I (D1) as a member of the Southern Conference, based in Boiling Springs, North Carolina. The program is better funded than 5% of D1 men's wrestling programs, earning a F for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 23% of D1 men's wrestling programs, and the school is more affordable than 48% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
32
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Southern Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
rural
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
3,485
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
77%
State
North Carolina
City
Boiling Springs
Address
Main St
Staff
Daniel Elliott
Head Coach
D

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 23% of D1 men's wrestling programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
55%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
54%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$43,996
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$48,039
C

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 48% of D1 men's wrestling programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$33,770
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$33,770
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$11,410
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$20,016
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Free
F

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 5% of D1 men's wrestling programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$518,042
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$27,567
Est. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Estimated average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$14,248
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (704) 406-2361

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