Newberry College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5300 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1488 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1408 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #2334 of 3,373 | For Horticulture |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 1,296
- Graduates
- 16
- Male:Female Ratio
- 55:45
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.newberry.edu
Newberry College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Newberry College has an acceptance rate of 75% and is among the top 39% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 75% | 76% | 75% |
| Applicants | 3,196 | 1,519 | 1,638 |
| Admissions | 2,407 | 1,162 | 1,222 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 398 | 232 | 166 |
51 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
86 or 22%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 928
or below
75% of them
had 1103
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Newberry College are 928-1103 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
58 or 15%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 16
or below
75% of them
had 22
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Newberry College are 16-22 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 537 (41%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 398 (30%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 199 (15%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 94 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 64 (5%) |
| Asian | 7 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.3%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Newberry College is $19,405 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,476 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,995 |
| $48-75K | $17,714 |
| $75-110K | $19,176 |
| $110K+ | $24,267 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $26,350 | $5,940 |
| Tuition in-state | $26,350 | $5,940 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,350 | $5,940 |
| Fee in-district | $2,750 | |
| Fee in-state | $2,750 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,750 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 981 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,000 |
| Room charge | $6,300 |
| Meal charge | $5,700 |
Newberry College majors
Newberry College has granted 262 bachelor's degrees across 33 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Newberry College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 46 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 29 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 22 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician & Assistant | 15 |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 14 |
| Psychology, General | 14 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 14 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 9 |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 8 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 |
| History, General | 7 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 7 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 |
| Music Teacher Education | 6 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 |
| Accounting | 5 |
| Graphic Design | 5 |
| Chemistry, General | 4 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 |
| Sociology, General | 4 |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 3 |
| Health and Wellness, General | 3 |
| Marketing, Other | 3 |
| Music, General | 3 |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 |
| Mathematics, General | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 |
| Music, Other | 1 |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 1 |
| Grand Total | 262 |
Newberry College has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 39% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 45% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Newberry College has published 374 scientific papers with 4,495 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Geology, Engineering, Ecology, Computer Science, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 13 |
| 1992 | 2 | 10 |
| 1993 | 3 | 20 |
| 1994 | 2 | 21 |
| 1995 | 6 | 34 |
| 1996 | 9 | 37 |
| 1997 | 10 | 41 |
| 1998 | 9 | 39 |
| 1999 | 6 | 56 |
| 2000 | 5 | 49 |
| 2001 | 6 | 55 |
| 2002 | 4 | 75 |
| 2003 | 3 | 84 |
| 2004 | 5 | 75 |
| 2005 | 2 | 96 |
| 2006 | 2 | 79 |
| 2007 | 2 | 97 |
| 2008 | 8 | 116 |
| 2009 | 4 | 129 |
| 2010 | 3 | 96 |
| 2011 | 7 | 148 |
| 2012 | 7 | 127 |
| 2013 | 9 | 140 |
| 2014 | 10 | 175 |
| 2015 | 16 | 208 |
| 2016 | 26 | 210 |
| 2017 | 7 | 198 |
| 2018 | 19 | 227 |
| 2019 | 9 | 282 |
| 2020 | 28 | 290 |
| 2021 | 19 | 347 |
| 2022 | 18 | 319 |
| 2023 | 21 | 342 |
Newberry College alumni
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Cody Garbrandt
- Occupations
- boxermixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Cody Garbrandt is an American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is a former UFC Bantamweight Champion.
-
Corey Anderson
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Corey Anderson is an American mixed martial artist currently competing for Bellator MMA in the light heavyweight division. Prior to signing with Bellator, Anderson competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he was the light heavyweight winner on The Ultimate Fighter: Team Edgar vs. Team Penn and achieved success as a top 5 UFC light heavyweight contender. As of June 20, 2023, he is #1 in the Bellator Light Heavyweight Rankings.
-
Lee Atwater
- Occupations
- political adviser
- Biography
-
Harvey LeRoy "Lee" Atwater was an American political consultant and strategist for the Republican Party. He was an adviser to Republican U.S. presidents Ronald Reagan and George H. W. Bush and chairman of the Republican National Committee. Atwater aroused controversy through his aggressive campaign tactics, especially the Southern strategy.
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Brandon Bostick
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
-
Brandon Jamal Bostick is a former American football tight end. He played college football at Newberry. Bostick was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He was also member of the Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets. He is most well known for his gaffe on an onside kick in the 2014 NFC Championship game that allowed the Seattle Seahawks to make a late fourth-quarter comeback and defeat the Packers.
General info
| Founded | 1856 |
|---|---|
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 211 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2100 College St Newberry, South Carolina, 29108 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 11,000 |
| Phone | 8032765010 |