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Gardner-Webb University Men's Cross Country

Welcome to the Gardner-Webb University men's cross country recruiting profile. Gardner-Webb competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the Big South Conference from Boiling Springs, North Carolina. Led by head coach Greg Thiel, Gardner-Webb University pairs a 77% acceptance rate with a 54% graduation rate and a $20,016 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
10
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Big South 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
Greg Thiel
Head Coach
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Roman Wright
Assistant Coach
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Bre Clayton
Assistant Track and Field/cross Country Coach
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Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 34% of D1 men's cross country programs academically.

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

This school is more affordable than 54% of D1 men's cross country 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
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$20,016
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Free
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Program Resources

This program is better funded than 35% of D1 men's cross country programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$61,875
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$42,135
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