Newbury College

www.newbury.edu

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,940

3% growth from 2017

2018 Average Net Price

$23,613

After Financial Aid

2015 Default Rate

14.4%

on Student Loans

2018 Acceptance Rate

76.8%

3,038 Applicants

2018 Enrolled Students

636

91.2% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

31.9%

86 Graduates

About

Newbury College is a higher education institution located in Norfolk County, MA. In 2018, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Newbury College were General Business Administration & Management (18 degrees awarded), General Psychology (15 degrees), and Sport & Fitness Management (11 degrees).

In 2018, 134 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Newbury College. 58.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (53 degrees), 1.06 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (50 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Newbury College is $33,940, which is $5,762 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Newbury College was 14.4%, corresponding to 55 out of the 382 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at Newbury College is $33,940.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,613.

In 2018, 91% of undergraduate students attending Newbury College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,940

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at Newbury College was $33,940.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Newbury College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,613

2018 Value

3.86%

1 Year Growth

In 2018 Newbury College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,613. Between 2017 and 2018, the average net price of Newbury College grew by 3.86%.

This chart compares the average net price of Newbury College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,250

Room and Board

$1,500

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Newbury College was of $11,250 in 2018. The cost of room and board increased by 1.58% between 2017 and 2018.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Newbury College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

91%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

91% of undergraduate students at Newbury College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2018. This represents a decline of 5.21% with respect to 2017, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Newbury College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

14.4%

2015 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2015 the default rate for borrower's at Newbury College was 14.4%, which represents 55 out of the 382 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Newbury College received 3,038 undergraduate applications in 2018, which represents a 7.01% annual growth. Out of those 3,038 applicants, 2,332 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.8% acceptance rate.

There were 636 students enrolled at Newbury College in 2018.

Newbury College has an overall enrollment yield of 8.45%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2018

2,332

Accepted Out of 3,038

In 2018, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Newbury College was 76.8% (2,332 admissions from 3,038 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2017, which was 75.4%. Between 2017 and 2018, the number of applicants grew by 7.01%, while admissions grew by 8.92%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Newbury College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Newbury College had a total enrollment of 636 students in 2018. The full-time enrollment at Newbury College is 580 students and the part-time enrollment is 56. This means that 91.2% of students enrolled at Newbury College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Newbury College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 27.8% White, 21.9% Black or African American, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.93% Asian, 0.314% Two or More Races, and 0.314% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Newbury College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (15.6%), followed by White Male (15.3%) and Black or African American Female (15.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

91.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Newbury College in 2018, both undergraduate and graduate, is 636 students. The full-time enrollment at Newbury College is 580 and the part-time enrollment is 56. This means that 91.2% of students enrolled at Newbury College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Newbury College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2018 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Newbury College was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Newbury College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Newbury College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
177 enrolled students
Black or African American
139 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
95 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Newbury College is 27.8% White, 21.9% Black or African American, 14.9% Hispanic or Latino, 3.93% Asian, 0.314% Two or More Races, and 0.314% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 182 students (28.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2018, 22 more women than men received degrees from Newbury College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Newbury College is white (53 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (50 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Newbury College is General Business Administration & Management (18 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (15 degrees) and Sport & Fitness Management (11 degrees).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Newbury College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (18 degrees), and Psychology (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Newbury College are Accountants & auditors (1,038,998 people), Other managers (868,832 people), Financial managers (551,788 people), Chief executives & legislators (436,525 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (325,450 people).

The most specialized majors at Newbury College in 2018 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (18 degrees), Psychology (15 degrees), Business (51 degrees), and Protective Services (9 degrees) (as of 2018).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Newbury College are Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, and Photographic process workers & processing machine operators

The most specialized majors at Newbury College are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (11 degrees awarded), Personal & Culinary Services (18 degrees), Psychology (15 degrees), Business (51 degrees), and Protective Services (9 degrees) (as of 2018).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Newbury College are Elementary & secondary schools (971,797 people), Computer Systems Design (644,640 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (592,309 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (568,616 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (555,607 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Newbury College.

Culinary Arts & Chef Training

Most Common (2018)

3 degrees awarded

In 2018, the most common less than 1 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Newbury College was Culinary Arts & Chef Training with 3 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from less than 1 year postsecondary certificate programs at Newbury College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 56 degrees were awarded to men at Newbury College, which is 0.718 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (78).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Newbury College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 14 degrees were awarded to men at Newbury College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.27 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Newbury College in General Psychology, which is 6.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

36%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2018, 36% of students graduating from Newbury College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

White
53 degrees awarded
Black or African American
50 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Newbury College is white (53 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (50 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

White Female
57 degrees awarded
White Female
55 degrees awarded
White Female
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Newbury College is white female (57 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (55 degrees).

Operations

Newbury College has an endowment valued at nearly $500k, as of the end of the 2018 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 148k (29.5%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2018, Newbury College had a total salary expenditure of 20.3M. Newbury College employs 13 Assistant professors, 8 Associate professors and 1 Professors. Most academics at Newbury College are Male Assistant professor (9), Female Assistant professor (4), and Female Associate professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Newbury College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 13 employees, Management, with 10 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 9 employees.

Endowment

$500k

2018 Endowment

Newbury College has an endowment valued at about $500k, as of the end of the 2018 fiscal year. The endowment of Newbury College stayed 0% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Newbury College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$5.81M

2018 Salaries

7.58%

decline from 2017

In 2018, Newbury College paid a median of $5.81M in salaries, which represents 28.6% of their overall expenditure ($20.3M) and a 7.58% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 4.84% decline between 2016 and 2017, and a 1.91% growth between 2015 and 2016.

Instructional Salaries

$1.39M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2018, Newbury College paid a total of $1.39M to 22 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $522k (3.48%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2018, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Newbury College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees, Management with 10 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 9 employees.

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