Newman University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5860 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1650 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1564 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #18 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #3 of 3 | In Wichita |
| #6009 of 6,493 | For Sociology |
| #6030 of 6,537 | For Law |
| #6128 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6178 of 6,566 | For Philosophy |
| #6349 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Roman Catholic
- Acceptance rate
- 51%
- Undergraduates
- 2,444
- Graduates
- 404
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- 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 51% and is among the top 16% 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 | 51% | 58% | 49% |
| Applicants | 1,454 | 453 | 979 |
| Admissions | 742 | 265 | 477 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 177 | 76 | 101 |
611 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
126 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not 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 |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1894 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 449 (16%) |
| Two or more races | 143 (5%) |
| Asian | 138 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 86 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 85 (3%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 27 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 11 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Newman University is $18,792 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 | $13,336 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $12,540 |
| $48-75K | $20,166 |
| $75-110K | $22,634 |
| $110K+ | $23,046 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,400 | $7,920 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,400 | $7,920 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,400 | $7,920 |
| Fee in-district | $2,000 | $564 |
| Fee in-state | $2,000 | $564 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,000 | $564 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 400 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,644 |
| Room charge | $5,200 |
| Meal charge | $4,444 |
Newman University majors
Newman University has granted 248 bachelor's degrees across 29 programs and 113 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 | 58 | ||
| Social Work | 6 | 46 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 42 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | 19 | |
| Nurse Anesthetist | 20 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | ||
| Education, Other | 17 | ||
| Medical Radiologic Technology & Science - Radiation Therapist | 16 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 16 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 1 | 11 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 10 | ||
| Occupational Therapist Assistant | 9 | ||
| Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician | 8 | ||
| Philosophy | 8 | ||
| Psychology, General | 7 | ||
| Biochemistry | 6 | ||
| Data Analytics, General | 6 | ||
| Sports Communication | 6 | ||
| Accounting | 5 | ||
| Finance, General | 5 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | 5 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 3 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Theology and Religious Vocations, Other | 3 | ||
| Management Information Systems, General | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Respiratory Care Therapy & Therapist | 2 | ||
| Applied Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | ||
| Strategic Intelligence | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 31 | 248 | 113 |
Newman University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 45% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 51% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Newman University has published 148 scientific papers with 861 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Philosophy, Political Science, Sociology, Law, Psychology, Medicine, Biology, Environmental Science, and Art & Design.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 5 |
| 1993 | 2 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 | 4 |
| 1995 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 | 3 | 4 |
| 1997 | 2 | 5 |
| 1998 | 2 | 7 |
| 1999 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 | 2 | 4 |
| 2001 | 1 | 9 |
| 2002 | 0 | 4 |
| 2003 | 3 | 13 |
| 2004 | 3 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 | 7 |
| 2006 | 2 | 6 |
| 2007 | 4 | 7 |
| 2008 | 2 | 15 |
| 2009 | 8 | 12 |
| 2010 | 3 | 24 |
| 2011 | 5 | 42 |
| 2012 | 0 | 39 |
| 2013 | 2 | 41 |
| 2014 | 2 | 78 |
| 2015 | 2 | 43 |
| 2016 | 10 | 49 |
| 2017 | 3 | 56 |
| 2018 | 9 | 51 |
| 2019 | 7 | 49 |
| 2020 | 11 | 77 |
| 2021 | 12 | 53 |
| 2022 | 5 | 50 |
| 2023 | 4 | 56 |
Notable alumni
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Mark Biltz
- Occupations
- pastorwriter
- 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.
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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 Cockburn Cougars of the NBL1 West.
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 | 258 |
| 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 |