Newman University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	400
Religious affiliation	Catholic
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	72%
Students retention rate	69%
On-time graduation rate	63%

Located in Wichita, Kansas, Newman University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Newman University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Newman University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The retention rate of students at Newman University is 69% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kansas is 75%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Newman University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

71.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$34,460

Cost of attendance at Newman University in 2022 for students from Kansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$7,489
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$34,460

Cost of attendance at Newman University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$17,865
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 97 of freshman students at Newman University received on average $25,215 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$25,215

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	36	25%	$4,382	$157,755
Other Federal Grant	126	87%	$2,475	$311,860
State Grant/Scholarships	46	32%	$3,224	$148,311
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	139	96%	$22,268	$3,095,195
Total Grant & Scholarships	141	97%	$25,215	$3,555,366

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Newman University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Newman University students is 63.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 67.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.6%.

63.4%

asian 88.2% 15 students
African American 62.5% 5 students
white 70.0% 63 students
hispanic 33.3% 7 students
International Students 68.8% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Basketball Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Newman University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Newman University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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