Neumann University Admissions

Neumann University Admissions Overview:

With an acceptance rate of 94%, Neumann University is accessible to most of the students who apply to the school. To apply, those interested will need to submit an application, high school transcripts, scores from the SAT or ACT, and a personal statement. Letters of recommendation and resumes are optional, but encouraged. If you have any questions, or want to schedule a visit to the campus, be sure to get in touch with Neumann's admissions office, and check out the website for updates about deadlines and application requirements.

Admissions Data (2016):

• Neumann University Acceptance Rate: 94%
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 400 / 490
  • SAT Math: 400 / 490
  • SAT Writing: - / -
    • What these SAT numbers mean
  • ACT Composite: 17 / 19
  • ACT English: - / -
  • ACT Math: - / -
    • What these ACT numbers mean

Neumann University Description:

Neumann University, formerly Newmann College, is a private Catholic (Franciscan) university located in Aston, Pennsylvania, about 20 miles southwest of Philadelphia. Wilmington Delaware is just 10 miles to the south. The majority of students come from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware. Students can choose from 17 bachelor's, six master's and three doctoral degree programs. Academics are supported by a 14 to 1 student / faculty ratio, and the university takes pride in the personal attention students receive from their professors. Neumann has a significant commuter population, but students who live on campus can enjoy new Living and Learning Centers featuring suites with private bathrooms, work-out rooms, and 24-hour computer labs. Campus life is active with a wide range of student clubs and organizations including The Joust (the student newspaper), Roller Hockey Club, Theater Ensemble, and Environmental Club. On the athletic front, the Neumann Knights compete in the NCAA Division III Colonial States Athletic Conference (CSAC). The university fields nine men's and ten women's intercollegiate sports. Students also have many opportunities for participating in club and intramural sports.

Enrollment (2016):

• Total Enrollment: 3,011 (2,278 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 35% Male / 65% Female
• 71% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

• Tuition and Fees: $28,580
• Books: $1,488 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $12,158
• Other Expenses: $1,970
• Total Cost: $44,196

Neumann University Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 88%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $16,333
  • Loans: $9,068

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Liberal Arts, Nursing, Psychology

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 69%
• Transfer Out Rate: - %
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 30%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 54%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

• Men's Sports: Soccer, Lacrosse, Basketball, Baseball, Ice Hockey, Track and Field
• Women's Sports: Ice Hockey, Softball, Tennis, Soccer, Volleyball, Field Hockey

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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