Resources › For Students and Parents Newman University Admissions ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid & More Share Flipboard Email Print Downtown Wichita, Kansas. Lane Pearman / Flickr For Students and Parents College Admissions College Profiles College Admissions Process College Rankings Choosing A College Application Tips Essay Samples & Tips Testing Graphs College Financial Aid Extracurricular Activities Advanced Placement Homework Help Private School Test Prep College Life Graduate School Business School Law School Distance Learning View More By Allen Grove College Admissions Expert Ph.D., English, University of Pennsylvania M.A., English, University of Pennsylvania B.S., Materials Science & Engineering and Literature, MIT Dr. Allen Grove is an Alfred University English professor and a college admissions expert with 20 years of experience helping students transition to college. our editorial process Facebook Facebook Twitter Twitter Allen Grove Updated July 03, 2019 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 PercentileSAT Critical Reading: 413 / 528SAT Math: 465 / 510SAT Writing: - / -What these SAT numbers meanSAT comparison for Kansas collegesACT Composite: 20 / 27ACT English: 18 / 26ACT Math: 18 / 26What these ACT numbers meanACT comparison for Kansas colleges 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% Female39% Full-time Costs (2016 - 17): Tuition and Fees: $27,556Books: $986 (why so much?)Room and Board: $7,674Other Expenses: $3,190Total Cost: $39,406 Newman University Financial Aid (2015 - 16): Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of AidGrants: 100%Loans: 49%Average Amount of AidGrants: $19,804Loans: $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, TennisWomen's Sports: Soccer, Volleyball, Softball, Bowling, Cross Country, Golf Data Source: National Center for Educational Statistics If You Like Newman University, You May Also Like These Schools: Emporia State University: Profile Tabor College: Profile University of Oklahoma: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphBaylor University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphFort Hays State University: Profile Wichita State University: Profile University of Kansas: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphBenedictine College: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphBaker University: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphRockhurst University: Profile University of Tulsa: Profile | GPA-SAT-ACT GraphOklahoma City University: Profile Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Grove, Allen. "Newman University Admissions." ThoughtCo, Oct. 29, 2020, thoughtco.com/newman-university-admissions-787827. Grove, Allen. (2020, October 29). Newman University Admissions. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/newman-university-admissions-787827 Grove, Allen. "Newman University Admissions." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/newman-university-admissions-787827 (accessed March 5, 2021). copy citation