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Newman University

Wichita, KS · Private nonprofit · Large city · Website

Admission rate
74%
Accessible
Average net price
$17,430
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
53%
Median earnings
$55,478
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Newman University is a private nonprofit college in Wichita, KS with 851 undergraduates. It admits 74% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $17,430 per year ($15,100 for families earning under $30,000). 53% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $55,478 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
74%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
985
Fall 2023
Admitted
469
Fall 2023
Yield
38%
of admitted students enrolled

What Newman University looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkNot considered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementNot considered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$46,846
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$37,000

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$15,100
  • $30–48k$16,127
  • $48–75k$12,566
  • $75–110k$15,985
  • $110k+$21,357

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Outcomes

Graduation rate
53%
Freshman retention
69%
Median earnings
$55,478
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$19,000
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
851
Student–faculty ratio
16:1
Receive Pell grants
14%
  • White48%
  • Hispanic29%
  • Black5%
  • Asian3%

Newman University FAQ

What is Newman University's acceptance rate?+

Newman University admits 74% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Newman University test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Newman University?+

In Fall 2023, 985 students applied to Newman University and 469 were admitted; 177 enrolled.

Does Newman University consider legacy status?+

No. Newman University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Newman University require an essay?+

Newman University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Newman University cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $46,846 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,430.

What is Newman University's graduation rate?+

53% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Sources

Data notes for Newman University

  • Admission rate: The admission rate moved more than 25 percentage points from the prior year’s IPEDS counts; check with the college.

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