Newman University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5838 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1632 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1546 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #3 of 3 | In Wichita |
| #6081 of 6,622 | For Sociology |
| #6266 of 6,655 | For Law |
| #6332 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6416 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
| #6484 of 6,689 | For Philosophy |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 48%
- Undergraduates
- 2,398
- Graduates
- 389
- 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 48% and is among the top 14% 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 | 48% | 86% | 26% |
| Applicants | 985 | 355 | 625 |
| Admissions | 469 | 305 | 163 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 172 | 81 | 90 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 5 | 1 | 4 |
629 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
255 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 | 1873 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 440 (16%) |
| Two or more races | 140 (5%) |
| Asian | 111 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 96 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 84 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 23 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (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 $19,315 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 | $18,579 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,764 |
| $48-75K | $17,055 |
| $75-110K | $19,477 |
| $110K+ | $21,726 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,500 | $9,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,500 | $9,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,500 | $9,000 |
| Fee in-district | $730 | |
| Fee in-state | $730 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $730 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 453 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,550 |
| Room charge | $5,400 |
| Meal charge | $4,150 |
Newman University majors
Newman University has granted 200 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs and 123 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Newman University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 46 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | 26 | |
| Social Work | 5 | 28 | |
| Education, Other | 31 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 28 | ||
| Nurse Anesthetist | 24 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 22 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | 14 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 12 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 11 | ||
| Psychology, General | 10 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 8 | ||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 6 | ||
| Philosophy | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 5 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 4 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 4 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | ||
| Sports Communication | 3 | ||
| Finance, General | 2 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 25 | 200 | 123 |
Newman University has a graduation rate of 54%, which is among the 50% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 54% | 44% | 59% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Newman University has published 175 scientific papers with 1,539 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Sociology, Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Psychology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Biology, and Art & Design.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 7 |
| 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 | 92 |
| 2018 | 9 | 102 |
| 2019 | 7 | 104 |
| 2020 | 13 | 105 |
| 2021 | 12 | 107 |
| 2022 | 7 | 84 |
| 2023 | 7 | 85 |
| 2024 | 6 | 87 |
Notable alumni
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Mark Biltz
- Occupations
- writerpastor
- Biography
-
Mark Biltz is an American Christian pastor and author.
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Tony Fulton
- Enrolled in Newman University
- 1995-1996 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in philosophy
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Tony Fulton is a politician and businessman who served as the tax commissioner of Nebraska under Governor Pete Ricketts from 2016 to 2022. He previously represented a Lincoln district in the Nebraska Legislature from 2007 to 2013.
-
Alex Ciabattoni
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Alexandra Antonietta Ciabattoni is an Australian professional basketball player for the Perth Lynx of the Women's National Basketball League (WNBL). She is also contracted with the Rockingham Flames of the NBL1 West. She played college basketball for the Newman Jets before beginning her career in the WNBL.
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 | 240 |
| 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 |