Newman University

Wichita, KS · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Newman University reported a 47.6% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Newman University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Wichita, KS and an ACT reference of 21. The historical average net price is $19,971 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

47.6%

985 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

21

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$19,971

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Newman University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)848——
ACT (composite, 1–36)—21—

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

53.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

68.9%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$55,041

Student Body

851

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Newman University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$18,060
$30,001 – $48,000$16,366
$48,001 – $75,000$21,234
$75,001 – $110,000$17,142
$110,000+$21,774

Top Majors at Newman University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Education52
Business, Management & Marketing49
Health Professions37
Biological & Biomedical Sciences25
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies18
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice9
Psychology7
Philosophy & Religious Studies5
Communication & Journalism3
Visual & Performing Arts3

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About Newman University

Official website: https://www.newmanu.edu/

Admissions: https://newmanu.edu/admissions

Frequently Asked Questions About Newman University

What is the acceptance rate at Newman University?

Newman University reported a 48% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 985. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Newman University?

The historical 48% acceptance rate suggests Newman University was moderately selective. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Newman University?

The imported historical records for Newman University include an ACT reference value of 21. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Newman University?

The stored historical average net price at Newman University is $19,971 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 97%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $25,092 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Newman University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Newman University is 53%. its stored first-year retention rate is 69%; stored median earnings 10 years after enrollment are $55,041. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Newman University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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