- Acceptance rate: 74% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $19,315 a year (2022–23)
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Newman University reported an acceptance rate of 74% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Newman University reviews each application.
Newman University GPA requirements
Newman University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Newman University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Newman University acceptance rate
Newman University admitted 799 of 1,080 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 74%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Newman University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Wichita, Kansas, with 2,529 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Newman University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Newman University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Newman University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,315 a year at Newman University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for Newman University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Newman University admitted 74% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Newman University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Newman University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Newman University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How selective is Newman University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Newman University admitted 74% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is Newman University's acceptance rate?
Newman University's acceptance rate was 74% for fall 2024: it admitted 799 of 1,080 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Newman University?
Newman University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How important is GPA for getting into Newman University?
A lot: Newman University requires high school GPA and high school record. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Newman University if a parent went there?
No. Newman University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Newman University?
Yes. Newman University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Newman University ask for a personal statement?
No. Newman University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Newman University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,315 a year at Newman University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Newman University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Newman UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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