Newman University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5771 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1591 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1505 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #3 of 3 | In Wichita |
| #6135 of 6,639 | For Sociology |
| #6301 of 6,670 | For Law |
| #6366 of 6,742 | For Political Science |
| #6453 of 7,088 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
| #6516 of 6,713 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 2,529
- Graduates
- 410
- Male:Female Ratio
- 39:61
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- newmanu.edu
Newman University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Newman University has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 38% 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 | 74% | 74% | 74% |
| Applicants | 1,080 | 405 | 662 |
| Admissions | 799 | 300 | 491 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 160 | 54 | 105 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 3 |
589 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
300 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1963 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 439 (15%) |
| Two or more races | 154 (5%) |
| Asian | 117 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 105 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 104 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 26 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Newman University is $21,050 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 | $18,060 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,366 |
| $48-75K | $21,234 |
| $75-110K | $17,142 |
| $110K+ | $21,774 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,500 | $7,494 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,500 | $7,494 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,500 | $7,494 |
| Fee in-district | $730 | |
| Fee in-state | $730 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $730 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 310 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,991 |
| Room charge | $5,717 |
| Meal charge | $4,274 |
Newman University majors
Newman University has granted 216 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs and 139 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Newman University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 23 | 35 | |
| Education, Other | 48 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 44 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 29 | ||
| Social Work | 1 | 27 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 20 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 18 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 18 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 9 | ||
| Finance, General | 8 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 8 | ||
| Management Science | 7 | ||
| Psychology, General | 7 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | ||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Biochemistry | 2 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 2 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 2 | ||
| Sports Communication | 2 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 2 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Data Science, General | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 25 | 216 | 139 |
Newman University has a graduation rate of 53%, which is among the 47% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 53% | 47% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Newman University has published 176 scientific papers with 1,604 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Law, Psychology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, and Art & Design.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 2 | 10 |
| 1994 | 1 | 8 |
| 1995 | 0 | 9 |
| 1996 | 4 | 6 |
| 1997 | 2 | 9 |
| 1998 | 2 | 11 |
| 1999 | 4 | 5 |
| 2000 | 2 | 4 |
| 2001 | 4 | 14 |
| 2002 | 0 | 10 |
| 2003 | 5 | 19 |
| 2004 | 2 | 10 |
| 2005 | 2 | 11 |
| 2006 | 2 | 15 |
| 2007 | 5 | 15 |
| 2008 | 1 | 22 |
| 2009 | 4 | 27 |
| 2010 | 1 | 39 |
| 2011 | 1 | 59 |
| 2012 | 6 | 53 |
| 2013 | 5 | 62 |
| 2014 | 3 | 116 |
| 2015 | 2 | 81 |
| 2016 | 14 | 89 |
| 2017 | 4 | 91 |
| 2018 | 9 | 102 |
| 2019 | 7 | 104 |
| 2020 | 13 | 105 |
| 2021 | 12 | 107 |
| 2022 | 7 | 84 |
| 2023 | 7 | 85 |
| 2024 | 6 | 88 |
| 2025 | 2 | 80 |
Notable alumni
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Mark Biltz
- Occupations
- writerpastor
- Biography
-
Mark Biltz is an American Christian pastor and author.
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Alex Ciabattoni
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Alexandra Antonietta Ciabattoni is an Australian-Italian professional basketball player for the Perth Lynx of the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). She played college basketball for the Newman Jets before beginning her career in the WNBL in 2015.
General info
| Alternative names | NU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1933 |
| Motto | Caritas Christi urget nos The charity of Christ urges us |
| Colors | newman blue, red |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 249 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3100 McCormick Ave Wichita, Kansas, 67213-2097 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 398,000 |
| Phone | 3169424291 |