Newman University: Review & Facts

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Newman University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,850 students enrolled. This school was established in 1902 and is one of the 11 colleges located in Wichita, Kansas.

Newman University is affiliated with Roman Catholic Church.

Academic Offerings

Newman University will give you the option to earn an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
49
Newman University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 49 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Nursing, Social Work, Management, and Business. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Newman University is relatively low at 69% (close to Kansas average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
69%
Fair
The graduation rate at Newman University is low: 49%.

Student to faculty ratio at Newman University is good, 10:1. Find out more details on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely high, around $32,400 per academic year. The additional fees at Newman University (not included in tuition costs) are around $2,000; which comes to $34,400 per year.

Read the details about Newman University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
51%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 1,454 applications were submitted and 742 were accepted, so it is not very hard to get accepted at this school.

Newman University might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Newman University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,200
Medium
Newman University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Newman University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Newman University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 400 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, nearly $5,200 annually.

Based on the college crime numbers, Newman University seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Newman University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Newman University
3100 McCormick Ave
Wichita, Kansas
67213-2097, USA
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