Newman University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,500

9.57% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$19,315

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

47.6%

985 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,787

41.6% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

54.6%

113 Graduates

About

Newman University is a higher education institution located in Sedgwick County, KS. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Newman University were Elementary Education & Teaching (46 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (28 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (22 degrees).

In 2023, 355 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Newman University. 65.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 34.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (215 degrees), 2.95 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (73 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Newman University is $35,500, which is $10,925 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Newman University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 397 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Newman University is $35,500, which is $10,925 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,315.

In 2023, 34% of undergraduate students attending Newman University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 18% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,500

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Newman University was $35,500. The cost of tuition at Newman University is $10,925 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$19,315

2023 Value

2.78%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Newman University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,315. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Newman University grew by 2.78%.

This chart compares the average net price of Newman University (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

$10,215

Room and Board

$1,310

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Newman University was of $10,215 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.516% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,310. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.18% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid by Income Level

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

34% of undergraduate students at Newman University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 8.11% with respect to 2022, when 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Newman University (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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Newman University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 397 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

Newman University received 985 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 32.3% annual growth. Out of those 985 applicants, 469 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 47.6% acceptance rate.

There were 2,787 students enrolled at Newman University in 2023.

Newman University has an overall enrollment yield of 37.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

47.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

469

Accepted Out of 985

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Newman University was 47.6% (469 admissions from 985 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 51%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants declined by 32.3%, while admissions declined by 36.8%.

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

SAT Scores

0% of enrolled first-time students at Newman University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Newman University had a total enrollment of 2,787 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Newman University is 1,159 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,628. This means that 41.6% of students enrolled at Newman University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Newman University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 67.2% White, 15.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.02% Two or More Races, 3.98% Asian, 3.44% Black or African American, 0.61% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.108% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Newman University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31%), followed by White Male (20.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (18.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (49.2%), followed by White Male (20.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.49%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Newman University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,787 students. The full-time enrollment at Newman University is 1,159 and the part-time enrollment is 1,628. This means that 41.6% of students enrolled at Newman University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 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 Newman University was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Newman University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,873 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
440 enrolled students
Two or More Races
140 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Newman University is 67.2% White, 15.8% Hispanic or Latino, 5.02% Two or More Races, 3.98% Asian, 3.44% Black or African American, 0.61% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.108% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 23 students (0.825%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 109 more women than men received degrees from Newman University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Newman University is white (215 degrees awarded). There were 2.95 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (73 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Newman University is Elementary Education & Teaching (46 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (28 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (22 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Newman University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (17 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (33 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Newman University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,521,199 people), Secondary school teachers (518,790 people), Physicians (408,767 people), Education administrators (278,259 people), and Postsecondary teachers (218,366 people).

The most specialized majors at Newman University in 2023 are Theology (17 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (33 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees), Education (83 degrees), and Biology (27 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Newman University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Newman University are Theology (17 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (33 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (6 degrees), Education (83 degrees), and Biology (27 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 Newman University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,792,055 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (288,883 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (239,590 people), Religious organizations (165,070 people), and Individual & family services (159,903 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2023)

Elementary Education & Teaching
46 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
28 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
22 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Newman University was Elementary Education & Teaching with 46 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Newman University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

123

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

232

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 123 degrees were awarded to men at Newman University, which is 0.53 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (232).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Newman University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 27 degrees were awarded to men at Newman University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.93 times more than the 14 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 43 degrees were awarded to men at Newman University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 14.3 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

53%

100% Completion Time

61%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 53% of students graduating from Newman University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 61% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 61% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Newman University is Female and Asian (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
215 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
73 degrees awarded
Asian
18 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Newman University is white (215 degrees awarded). There were 2.95 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (73 degrees).

2.25% of degree recipients (8 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
135 degrees awarded
White Male
80 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Newman University is white female (135 degrees awarded). There were 1.69 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (80 degrees).

Operations

Newman University has an endowment valued at nearly $27M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.65M (9.83%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Newman University had a total salary expenditure of 27.7M. Newman University employs 25 Assistant professors, 25 Associate professors and 12 Professors. Most academics at Newman University are Female Assistant professor (17), Female Associate professor (14), and Male Associate professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Newman University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 29 employees, Service, with 17 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 15 employees.

Endowment

$27M

2023 Endowment

6.02%

growth from 2022

Newman University has an endowment valued at about $27M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Newman University grew 6.02% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.8M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$11.8M

2023 Salaries

6.67%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Newman University paid a median of $11.8M in salaries, which represents 42.6% of their overall expenditure ($27.7M) and a 6.67% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.19% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.5% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.66M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, Newman University paid a total of $4.66M to 70 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

29 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Newman University were Assistant professor with 25 employees, Associate professor with 25 employees, and Professor with 12 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Newman University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 29 employees, Service with 17 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 15 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Newman University was Female Assistant professor with 17 employees, Female Associate professor with 14 employees, and Male Associate professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Newman University.

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