Newberry College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5419 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1507 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1426 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #2502 of 3,576 | For Horticulture |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 1,462
- Graduates
- 45
- Male:Female Ratio
- 53:47
- 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% | 73% | 76% |
| Applicants | 4,269 | 1,875 | 2,394 |
| Admissions | 3,193 | 1,366 | 1,827 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 470 | 258 | 212 |
601 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
100 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
25 or 5%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 820
or below
75% of them
had 1060
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Newberry College are 820-1060 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
35 or 7%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Newberry College are 17-24 (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 | 731 (49%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 503 (34%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 85 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 60 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 49 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 41 (3%) |
| Asian | 12 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Newberry College is $20,941 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 | $18,692 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,786 |
| $48-75K | $22,439 |
| $75-110K | $18,277 |
| $110K+ | $23,338 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,000 | $6,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,000 | $6,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,000 | $6,000 |
| Fee in-district | $3,050 | |
| Fee in-state | $3,050 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,050 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,212 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,850 |
| Room charge | $6,600 |
| Meal charge | $6,250 |
Newberry College majors
Newberry College has granted 204 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs and 7 master's in Organizational Leadership. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Newberry College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 26 | |
| Psychology, General | 19 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 19 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 15 | |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 14 | |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician & Assistant | 14 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 7 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 6 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 6 | |
| Child Care and Support Services Management | 4 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 4 | |
| Marketing, Other | 4 | |
| Accounting | 3 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| History, General | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 3 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | |
| Graphic Design | 2 | |
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 2 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Music, Other | 2 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 204 | 7 |
Newberry College has a graduation rate of 44%, which is among the 31% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 44% | 37% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Newberry College has published 443 scientific papers with 5,193 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, Ecology, Geology, Computer Science, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 15 |
| 1993 | 3 | 23 |
| 1994 | 2 | 20 |
| 1995 | 6 | 37 |
| 1996 | 11 | 40 |
| 1997 | 8 | 42 |
| 1998 | 10 | 35 |
| 1999 | 5 | 54 |
| 2000 | 7 | 45 |
| 2001 | 6 | 59 |
| 2002 | 5 | 70 |
| 2003 | 5 | 87 |
| 2004 | 7 | 80 |
| 2005 | 2 | 92 |
| 2006 | 2 | 87 |
| 2007 | 2 | 91 |
| 2008 | 7 | 138 |
| 2009 | 3 | 125 |
| 2010 | 4 | 100 |
| 2011 | 8 | 146 |
| 2012 | 7 | 123 |
| 2013 | 12 | 136 |
| 2014 | 10 | 143 |
| 2015 | 18 | 210 |
| 2016 | 29 | 236 |
| 2017 | 11 | 200 |
| 2018 | 23 | 247 |
| 2019 | 14 | 313 |
| 2020 | 34 | 358 |
| 2021 | 22 | 396 |
| 2022 | 25 | 363 |
| 2023 | 21 | 402 |
| 2024 | 16 | 387 |
Newberry College alumni
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Cody Garbrandt
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighterboxer
- Biography
-
Cody Ray Allen 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.
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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, where he is the current Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion. 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.
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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
- American football player
- 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 | 246 |
| 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 |