Newberry College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5395 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1503 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1419 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 37 | In South Carolina |
| #2582 of 3,615 | For Horticulture |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 90%
- Undergraduates
- 1,481
- Graduates
- 55
- Male:Female Ratio
- 49:51
- 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 90% and is among the 38% of the easiest 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 | 90% | 89% | 91% |
| Applicants | 4,683 | 1,834 | 2,733 |
| Admissions | 4,205 | 1,638 | 2,500 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 428 | 193 | 231 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 2 | 3 |
315 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
140 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | 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 |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 796 (52%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 537 (35%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 97 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 39 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 27 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (0.9%) |
| Asian | 14 (0.9%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Newberry College is $21,943 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 | $19,887 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,229 |
| $48-75K | $21,786 |
| $75-110K | $23,619 |
| $110K+ | $23,578 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $27,850 | $6,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $27,850 | $6,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $27,850 | $6,000 |
| Fee in-district | $3,250 | |
| Fee in-state | $3,250 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,250 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,201 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,500 |
| Room charge | $6,600 |
| Meal charge | $6,250 |
Newberry College majors
Newberry College has granted 233 bachelor's degrees across 32 programs and 19 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Newberry College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 33 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 22 | 5 |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 23 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 20 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | |
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 16 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 14 | |
| Psychology, General | 13 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 10 | |
| Health and Wellness, General | 8 | |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician & Assistant | 8 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 7 | |
| Marketing, Other | 6 | |
| Music, General | 6 | |
| Political Science and Government, General | 5 | |
| Accounting | 4 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | |
| Graphic Design | 4 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 4 | |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | 3 | |
| History, General | 3 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 3 | |
| Sociology, General | 2 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |
| Mathematics, General | 1 | |
| Music, Other | 1 | |
| Neuroscience | 1 | |
| Social Studies Teacher Education | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 233 | 19 |
Newberry College has a graduation rate of 45%, which is among the 32% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 45% | 40% | 55% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Newberry College has published 452 scientific papers with 5,473 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 124 |
| 2010 | 4 | 100 |
| 2011 | 8 | 147 |
| 2012 | 7 | 123 |
| 2013 | 12 | 136 |
| 2014 | 10 | 145 |
| 2015 | 18 | 211 |
| 2016 | 29 | 236 |
| 2017 | 11 | 200 |
| 2018 | 24 | 247 |
| 2019 | 14 | 313 |
| 2020 | 34 | 358 |
| 2021 | 22 | 396 |
| 2022 | 25 | 363 |
| 2023 | 21 | 403 |
| 2024 | 17 | 391 |
| 2025 | 8 | 352 |
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
- Enrolled in Newberry College
- Studied in 2009-2011
- Occupations
- mixed martial arts fighter
- Biography
-
Corey Anderson is an American mixed martial artist currently signed to the PFL, where he is the current and inaugural Light Heavyweight World Champion. He formerly competed in Bellator MMA, where he was the last Light Heavyweight World Champion, and the UFC, where he competed in the light heavyweight division, and 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 January 27, 2026, he is #3 in the PFL men's pound-for-pound rankings.
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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 an American former professional football player who was a tight end in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Newberry Wolves. Bostick was signed by the Green Bay Packers as an undrafted free agent in 2012. He was also a member of the Minnesota Vikings, Arizona Cardinals and New York Jets. He is known for his muff of an onside kick in the 2014 NFC Championship game that allowed the Seattle Seahawks to make a late fourth-quarter comeback, defeat the Packers and advance to Super Bowl XLIX.
General info
| Founded | 1856 |
|---|---|
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 239 |
| 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 |