gardner-webb is a private, christian university that provides outstanding undergraduate and graduate education.
located in the north carolina foothills, gardner-webb university is a private, christian, liberal arts university that prepares students to become critical thinkers, leaders and servants in the global community. originally founded in 1905 as boiling springs high school, gardner-webb has steadily grown its academic programs, student body, physical campus, and community relationships to become a nationally-recognized leader in christian higher education. gardner-webb university’s publications, including, but not limited to, its policies, procedures, website, guidelines, communications, and social media posts, do not constitute a contract between the university and any person or entity. the university reserves the right to modify all such publications and/or modify its operating practices without prior notice.