news-category: Admissions ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Continues to Extend its Geographic Reach By Office of University Communications On September 14, 2021 Fall 2021 Student Body Represents 44 US States and 28 Foreign Countries BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.â€”ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï’s geographic footprint is expanding. While continuing to recruit heavily from Cleveland County and the surrounding Foothills community, GWU is now painting more of the North Carolina map red, is attracting students from new parts of the country, and is rapidly becoming a magnet for students from across the globe. For the 2021 Fall Semester, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï welcomes a diverse student population. The total fall enrollment—including the traditional undergraduate program, graduate studies and undergraduate online Degree Completion Program—is 3,400 from 44 states (up by one state over Spring 2021). Beyond the institution’s home state of North Carolina, GWU is pulling the most students from South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Virginia. “Right now, enrollments at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï are sending a strong two-part message,â€� observed GWU President Dr. William Downs. “First, our University is increasingly the college of choice for students in our own backyard. Second, the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï name and reputation are quickly extending across the country and indeed around the world. That means we are faithfully achieving two core elements of our mission, namely to bring a world-class education to our local community and to then also introduce GWU to the rest of the world. ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is no longer ‘North Carolina’s best kept secret’!â€� Students from North Carolina number 2,414 from 93 counties (up by two counties over Spring 2021). Outside of Cleveland County, the highest enrollments are coming from Mecklenburg, Gaston, Rutherford, and Wake counties. Additionally, included in the total enrollment are 59 international students from 28 countries. The top four countries are Canada, France, Spain and Germany. Remarking on the Class of 2025—GWU’s newest students—Kristen Setzer, vice president for Enrollment Management noted, “This year marks one of the most diverse student populations that ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï has welcomed. We are excited to bring first-year students from 24 states and 13 countries onto campus to experience the world-class education and vibrant community that we offer. As we become the first choice for students in our own backyard, we have also made great progress to achieve our goal of extending the ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï name and reputation beyond the foothills of North Carolina.â€� Additional Facts about the Class of 2025: Nearly 450 first-year students began their studies at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï in August 2021. They come from 24 states (top six):North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia, Pennsylvaniaand 74 N.C. counties (top six):Cleveland, Gaston, Mecklenburg, Rutherford, Wake, CabarrusTop Five S.C. counties:Cherokee, Spartanburg, Richland, Greenville, YorkTop Five N.C. High Schools:Crest, Burns, Kings Mountain, RS Central, ShelbyTop Three S.C. High Schools:Gaffney, Chesnee, Dorman21 international students from 13 distinct countries:Canada, Venezuela, France, Sweden, Belgium, Bermuda, Germany, Ghana, Iceland, Lebanon, Mexico, Serbia, South Korea Located in the North Carolina foothills, ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï is a private, Christian, liberal arts university. ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï emphasizes a strong student-centered experience and rigorous academics to prepare students to become effective leaders within the global community. Ignite your future at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï.edu.
News Article ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Men’s and Women’s Basketball Season Tickets on Sale Now Options Include Discounts for Bulldog Club Members and Super Season Tickets to all 28 Men’s and Women’s Home Games BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.— Season tickets for the upcoming ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï basketball season at Paul Porter Arena are now available for purchase. Fans can choose from men’s and women’s season ticket packages or a super season ticket combo. […] Office of University Communications | October 28, 2026
News Article ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Theatre Presents ‘Clue’ Performances Scheduled for Oct. 29-Nov. 1 in Dover Theatre BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—Mystery, comedy, and plenty of surprises take center stage as ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Theatre presents “Clue,â€� a murder mystery based on the Parker Brothers board game. Who did it? In what room? And with what weapon? The show is a fun and fast ride through […] Office of University Communications | October 28, 2026
News Article From Reserved Student to ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï Campus Leader, Wade Gross Makes the Most of Every Opportunity Senior Follows His Father’s Advice to Step Outside His Comfort Zone, Discovering Leadership, Friendship and Community BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.—When Wade Gross, of Senoia, Ga., arrived at ÍøÆØ³Ô¹Ï, he carried with him a challenge from his father. “In high school, I was a rather reserved person,â€� he reflected. “I didn’t really get out and do […] Office of University Communications | October 27, 2026