Newman University

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,386

3.85% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$16,533

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

5.27%

Default Rate

2019 Acceptance Rate

67.5%

1,076 Applicants

2019 Enrolled Students

3,205

32.4% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

52.8%

94 Graduates

About

Newman University is a higher education institution located in Sedgwick County, KS. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Newman University were Elementary Education & Teaching (60 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (41 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (31 degrees).

In 2019, 540 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Newman University. 71.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (379 degrees), 6.32 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (60 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Newman University is $30,386, which is $8,360 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Newman University is $30,386, which is $8,360 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $16,533.

In 2019, 35% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 22% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$30,386

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Newman University was $30,386. The cost of tuition at Newman University is $8,360 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,027).

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

Average Net Price

$16,533

2019 Value

18.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Newman University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $16,533. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Newman University grew by 18.9%.

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

$9,482

Room and Board

$1,006

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Newman University was of $9,482 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,006. The cost of room and board increased by 0.18% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.03% during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

35%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

22%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

35% of undergraduate students at Newman University received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a decline of 2.78% with respect to 2018, when 36% 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.

5.27%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Newman University was 5.27%, which represents 27 out of the 512 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 1,076 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 4.69% annual decline. Out of those 1,076 applicants, 726 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 67.5% acceptance rate.

There were 3,205 students enrolled at Newman University in 2019, and 9% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Newman University has an overall enrollment yield of 25.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

67.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

726

Accepted Out of 1,076

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Newman University was 67.5% (726 admissions from 1,076 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 61.8%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants declined by −4.69%, while admissions grew by 4.01%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Newman University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

9% of enrolled first-time students at Newman University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Newman University has a total enrollment of 3,205 students. The full-time enrollment at Newman University is 1,040 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,165. This means that 32.4% of students enrolled at Newman University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Newman University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70.2% White, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.65% Asian, 4.02% Two or More Races, 3.56% Black or African American, 1.28% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.218% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Newman University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (40.7%), followed by White Male (23.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.96%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.8%), followed by White Male (26%) and Asian Female (5.21%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Newman University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,205 students. The full-time enrollment at Newman University is 1,040 and the part-time enrollment is 2,165. This means that 32.4% of students enrolled at Newman University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.2% 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

72%

2019 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 72%. 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

White
2,251
Hispanic or Latino
358
Asian
181

The enrolled student population at Newman University is 70.2% White, 11.2% Hispanic or Latino, 5.65% Asian, 4.02% Two or More Races, 3.56% Black or African American, 1.28% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.218% 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 53.3% White, 16% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% 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, 68 students (2.12%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 228 more women than men received degrees from Newman University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Newman University is white (379 degrees awarded). There were 6.32 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (60 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Newman University is Elementary Education & Teaching (60 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (41 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (31 degrees).

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 (31 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (46 degrees), and Education (125 degrees).

Workforce

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 (1,518,484 people), Secondary school teachers (528,273 people), Physicians (426,570 people), Education administrators (283,460 people), and Other managers (219,463 people).

The most specialized majors at Newman University are Theology (31 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (46 degrees), Education (125 degrees), Biology (35 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (14 degrees).

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, Physicians, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Public relations specialists, and Actuaries

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 (2,869,205 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (610,574 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (494,831 people), Offices of physicians (246,576 people), and Outpatient care centers (184,701 people).

Degrees

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

Elementary Education & Teaching
60 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
41 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
31 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Newman University was Elementary Education & Teaching with 60 degrees awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

156

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

384

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 156 degrees were awarded to men at Newman University, which is 0.406 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (384).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 22 degrees were awarded to men at Newman University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.786 times less than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 50 degrees were awarded to women at Newman University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 5 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 43% of students graduating from Newman University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 53% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Newman University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

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

White
379 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
60 degrees awarded
Asian
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Newman University is white (379 degrees awarded). There were 6.32 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (60 degrees).

0.185% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
276 degrees awarded
White Male
103 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Newman University is white female (276 degrees awarded). There were 2.68 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (103 degrees).

Operations

Newman University has an endowment valued at nearly $22.1M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $455k (2.06%), compared to the 4.44% average return ($1.71M on $38.5M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2019, Newman University had a total salary expenditure of $26.8M. Newman University employs 43 Assistant professors, 27 Associate professors, and 10 Professors. Most academics at Newman University are Female Assistant professors (27), Male Assistant professors(16), and Female Associate professors (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Newman University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 37 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 29 employees, and Management with 24 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$22.1M

2019 Endowment

21.4%

growth from 2018

Newman University has an endowment valued at about $22.1M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Newman University grew 21.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.3M 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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$80.3k - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, Newman University received $80.3k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$12.2M

2019 Salaries

2.18%

growth from 2018

In 2019, Newman University paid a median of $12.2M in salaries, which represents 45.3% of their overall expenditure ($26.8M) and a 2.18% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.45% growth from 2017 and a 0.164% growth from 2016.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.1M (40.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.99M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2019, Newman University paid a total of $4.99M to 89 employees working as instructors, which represents 41% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.2M (32.7%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

43 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

37 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Newman University were Assistant professor with 43 employees; Associate professor with 27 employees; and Associate professor with 10 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Newman University were Office and Administrative Support with 37 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 29 employees; and Management with 24 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Newman University was Female Assistant professor with 27 employees, Male Assistant professor with 16 employees, and Female Associate professor with 15 employees.

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

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