Newman University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Wichita, KS

$31,450

Avg tuition

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About Newman University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Catholic, Roman Catholic  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Newman University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Wichita, Kansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,577, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 83%. The university offers 37 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 47%, and a student-faculty ratio of 12:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,450.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

83% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

72% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

47% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Not required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

2k

Students enrolled

42%

Online student enrollment

12:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

73%

Hispanic

9%

Black

4%

Asian

4%

Unknown

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

3%

Two or more races

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

2%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

66%

Socio-economic diversity

41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

10

Total Online Enrollment

859

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

81% On-campus

19% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's Check Bold 8% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 78% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $31,450 $31,450
Graduate $7,920 $7,920

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,316
On-campus room and board $9,294
On-campus other expenses $2,878
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $11,498
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,878
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,878

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $44,938 $44,938
Off-campus without family $47,142 $47,142
Off-campus with family $35,644 $35,644

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

51%

State Grant Aid

36%

Institution Grant Aid

96%

Pell Grant

41%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,794
State Grant Aid $3,407
Institution Grant Aid $19,994
Pell Grant Aid $4,428

Financial Outlook

$20k

Average student debt after graduation

$40k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

7

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

8

History

BA

MA

DOC

9

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

10

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

11

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

12

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

13

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

14

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

15

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

16

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

17

Theology And Religious Vocations

BA

MA

DOC

18

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

Financial Aid Overview

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.