Newman University
Wichita, KS · Private four-year · City: Large
2,398undergraduates
74%admitted
Test-blind (scores not considered)SAT/ACT
$19,315average net price per year
55%graduate in 6 years
71%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 985
- Admitted
- 469
- Admit rate
- 74%
- Admit rate, women
- 26%
- Admit rate, men
- 86%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 38%
- First-year students
- 177
- SAT/ACT
- Test-blind (scores not considered)
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Not considered |
| SAT or ACT scores | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Essay or personal statement | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
30 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Health professions and related programs (6)
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist Associate (18 awarded)
- Occupational Therapist Assistant Associate (5 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (29 awarded)
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist Associate (2 awarded)
Education (3)
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (44 awarded)
- Secondary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (6)
- Accounting Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Bachelor's (23 awarded)
- Finance, General Bachelor's (8 awarded)
- Management Information Systems, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Management Science Bachelor's (7 awarded)
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General Bachelor's (4 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (3)
- Biochemistry Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (22 awarded)
- Biomedical Sciences, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Bachelor's (18 awarded)
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services (1)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Bachelor's (9 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (7 awarded)
Philosophy and religious studies (1)
- Philosophy Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (2)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Sports Communication Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (1)
- Art/Art Studies, General Bachelor's (3 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Theology and religious vocations (1)
- Theology and Religious Vocations, Other Bachelor's (2 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Public administration and social service professions (1)
- Social Work Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (7)
- Education, Other Master's
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Management Science Post-bachelor's certificate
- Social Work Master's
- Nurse Anesthetist Master's
- Theology/Theological Studies Master's
- Data Science, General Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $35,500
- Housing and food on campus
- $10,279
- Books and supplies
- $1,393
- Other on-campus costs
- $3,376
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $50,548
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $50,548
- Total cost living at home
- $43,070
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $18,579 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $15,764 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $17,055 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $19,477 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,726 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 97%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 97%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $25,092
- Got a grant from the college
- 94%
- Average grant from the college
- $22,060
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 12%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 47%
- Average amount borrowed
- $5,751
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 38%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 45%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 55%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 61%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 54%
- Came back for year two
- 71%
| Pell grant students | 41% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 52% |
| Neither | 69% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 137 | 59% |
| Men | 70 | 46% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 | 67% (small group) |
| Asian | 15 | 67% (small group) |
| Black | 13 | 38% (small group) |
| Hispanic | 40 | 48% |
| White | 127 | 58% |
| Two or more races | 2 | 50% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 2 | 0% (small group) |
| International | 5 | 40% (small group) |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 166 | 62% | 11% |
| Started here, part-time | 2 | 0% (small group) | 0% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 206 | 67% | 10% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 57 | 60% | 11% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 2,787
- Undergraduates
- 2,398
- Full-time undergraduates
- 847
- Part-time undergraduates
- 1,551
- Graduate students
- 389
- Students per faculty member
- 13 to 1
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 8%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 1%
| Women | 59% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 67% |
| Two or more races | 5% |
| Race unknown | 1% |
| International | 3% |
Campus life
- Setting
- City: Large
- Address
- 3100 McCormick Ave, Wichita, KS, 67213-2097
- County
- Sedgwick County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.