Newman University Admissions: ACT Scores, Costs & More

Newman University Admissions Overview:

Newman University is just a slightly selective school, admitting over half of applicants in 2016. Successful applicants generally have good grades and test scores, and a strong application. To apply, students will need to submit an application (online or on paper), official high school transcripts, and scores from the SAT or ACT. For complete instructions and guidelines, along with important dates and deadlines, check out the school's website. And, if you have any questions, or would like to schedule a campus visit, be sure to get in touch with an admissions counselor at Newman.

Admissions Data (2016):

Newman University Acceptance Rate: 58%
Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 413 / 528
- SAT Math: 465 / 510
- SAT Writing: - / -
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- ACT Composite: 20 / 27
- ACT English: 18 / 26
- ACT Math: 18 / 26
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Newman University Description:

Newman University is a private, Catholic university located in Wichita, Kansas, the largest city in the state. Along with traditional residential undergraduates, Newman University also caters to adult students. The university has evening and weekend courses, online classes, and teaching centers in Colorado, Oklahoma, and two other Kansas locations. 45% of students attend classes part-time. The university's curriculum has a liberal arts foundation, and professional fields in nursing and education are most popular among undergraduates. Academics at Newman are supported by a 15 to 1 student / faculty ratio. Academics and student life are well integrated at Newman, and the university has more than 30 official academic clubs and organizations, interesting "learning communities" for new students, and a range of other co-curricular activities. On the athletic front, the Newman Jets compete in the NCAA Division II Heartland Conference. The university fields eight men's and eight women's intercollegiate teams.

Enrollment (2016):

Total Enrollment: 3,170 (2,535 undergraduates)
Gender Breakdown: 38% Male / 62% Female
39% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

Tuition and Fees: $27,556
Books: $986 (why so much?)
Room and Board: $7,674
Other Expenses: $3,190
Total Cost: $39,406

Newman University Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 100%
- Loans: 49%
Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $19,804
- Loans: $5,854

Academic Programs:

Most Popular Majors: Biology, Business Administration, Elementary Education, Nursing

Retention and Graduation Rates:

First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 74%
4-Year Graduation Rate: 39%
6-Year Graduation Rate: 50%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

Men's Sports: Wrestling, Soccer, Cross Country, Baseball, Bowling, Golf, Tennis
Women's Sports: Soccer, Volleyball, Softball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf