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Gardner Webb University Score Requirements
Gardner-Webb University requires a minimum IELTS score of 6.5, with an average score also at 6.5. For the TOEFL, the minimum and average score is 79. The SAT average score is 1110, with a 25th percentile of 1040 and a 75th percentile of 1260, while the ACT average score is 21, ranging from a 25th percentile of 20 to a 75th percentile of 26. The average unweighted GPA for admitted students is 3.74, and the average score for the IB program is 31, with a 25th percentile of 29 and a 75th percentile of 35. The university allows superscoring for standardized tests and operates as test-optional.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Gardner Webb University reports an unweighted average GPA of 3.74 for undergraduate admissions. Specific percentiles and weighted GPA data are not disclosed. This figure indicates the general academic performance expected from applicants.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1040-1260
Average: 1110
Submitting SAT: 13%
Math: 520-620
Reading: 520-640
Gardner Webb University reports an average SAT score of 1110, with a 25th percentile score of 1040 and a 75th percentile score of 1260. In the math component, the 25th percentile is 520 and the 75th percentile is 620, while the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) scores have a 25th percentile of 520 and a 75th percentile of 640. Only 13% of students submit SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
20-26
Average: 21
Submitting ACT: 23%
Math: 18-26
English: 18-25
Reading: -
Science: -
Gardner-Webb University reports an average ACT score of 21, with a 25th percentile score of 20 and a 75th percentile score of 26. For the math component, the 25th percentile is 18 and the 75th percentile is 26, while the English component shows a 25th percentile of 18 and a 75th percentile of 25. The university has 23% of students submitting ACT scores. Data for reading and science components is not disclosed.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
79-79
Average: 79
Minimum: 79
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Gardner Webb University's TOEFL requirements indicate an average score of 79, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles also at 79. The minimum score accepted is also 79, highlighting a clear benchmark for applicants. Specific component scores for listening, reading, speaking, and writing are not disclosed.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Gardner-Webb University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions. This means that the university considers the highest scores from each section of standardized tests from multiple test dates to create a new highest composite score for evaluation. This policy can benefit applicants by enhancing their overall score without penalizing them for lower performances on separate test dates.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Not Allowed
Gardner Webb University is test optional, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores for admission. However, self-reporting of test scores is not allowed, which means that students must submit official test scores if they choose to send them. Currently, 13% of applicants submit SAT scores, while 23% submit ACT scores, resulting in a total of 36%. The combined percentages exceed 100% because some students submit both SAT and ACT scores.
More DetailsIB Requirements
29-35
Average: 31
Gardner Webb University has an average IB score of 31, with a range between the 25th percentile at 29 and the 75th percentile at 35. The recommended higher-level subjects include English A (Lang & Lit), Biology, Psychology, Math AA, and Computer Science, while the standard level subjects consist of Math AI, History, Visual Arts, Economics, and Philosophy.
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