Newman University

www.newmanu.edu

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,450

3.5% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$18,545

After Financial Aid

2018 Student Loan

3.47%

Default Rate

2020 Acceptance Rate

83.1%

597 Applicants

2020 Enrolled Students

2,053

58.6% Full-Time

2020 Graduation Rate

47%

79 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 (44 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (41 degrees), and General Biological Sciences (24 degrees).

In 2020, 410 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Newman University. 68.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (281 degrees), 5.51 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Newman University is $31,450, which is $8,920 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Newman University is $31,450, which is $8,920 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,545.

In 2020, 33% of undergraduate students attending Newman University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$31,450

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Newman University was $31,450. The cost of tuition at Newman University is $8,920 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($22,531).

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

Average Net Price

$18,545

2020 Value

12.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 Newman University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,545. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of Newman University grew by 12.2%.

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

$9,871

Room and Board

$1,268

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Newman University was of $9,871 in 2020. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,268. The cost of room and board increased by 4.1% between 2019 and 2020. The cost of books and supplies increased by 26% 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

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

33% of undergraduate students at Newman University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a decline of 5.71% with respect to 2019, when 35% 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.

3.47%

2018 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2018 the default rate for borrower's at Newman University was 3.47%, which represents 15 out of the 432 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 597 undergraduate applications in 2020, which represents a 44.5% annual decline. Out of those 597 applicants, 496 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83.1% acceptance rate.

There were 2,053 students enrolled at Newman University in 2020, and 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Newman University has an overall enrollment yield of 29.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2020

496

Accepted Out of 597

In 2020, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Newman University was 83.1% (496 admissions from 597 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2019, which was 67.5%. Between 2019 and 2020, the number of applicants declined by −44.5%, while admissions declined by −31.7%.

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

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage

Scores Submitted

12% of enrolled first-time students at Newman University in 2020 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 2,053 students. The full-time enrollment at Newman University is 1,203 students and the part-time enrollment is 850. This means that 58.6% of students enrolled at Newman University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Newman University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 72.9% White, 8.77% Hispanic or Latino, 4.43% Asian, 4.09% Black or African American, 2.05% Two or More Races, 1.85% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.195% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Newman University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.5%), followed by White Male (22.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (7.87%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (51.4%), followed by White Male (26.7%) and Black or African American Female (4.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

58.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Newman University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,053 students. The full-time enrollment at Newman University is 1,203 and the part-time enrollment is 850. This means that 58.6% of students enrolled at Newman University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.8% 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%

2020 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 (75%), 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
1,497
Hispanic or Latino
180
Asian
91

The enrolled student population at Newman University is 72.9% White, 8.77% Hispanic or Latino, 4.43% Asian, 4.09% Black or African American, 2.05% Two or More Races, 1.85% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.195% 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 52.6% White, 16.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 65 students (3.17%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 154 more women than men received degrees from Newman University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Newman University is white (281 degrees awarded). There were 5.51 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Newman University is Elementary Education & Teaching (44 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (41 degrees) and General Biological Sciences (24 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 (15 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (49 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (7 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 (1,737,068 people), Secondary school teachers (398,551 people), Physicians (386,091 people), Education administrators (269,906 people), and Postsecondary teachers (215,543 people).

The most specialized majors at Newman University are Theology (15 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (49 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (7 degrees), Education (93 degrees), and Applied Sciences (1 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, Aerospace engineers, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, Physicians, and Podiatrists

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 (2,817,355 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (563,518 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (469,288 people), Offices of physicians (199,818 people), and Religious organizations (169,761 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
44 degree-majorss awarded
Registered Nursing
41 degree-majorss awarded
General Biological Sciences
24 degree-majorss awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Newman University was Elementary Education & Teaching with 44 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

128

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

282

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 128 degrees were awarded to men at Newman University, which is 0.454 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (282).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Newman University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.6 times more than the 15 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 38 degrees were awarded to women at Newman University in Elementary Education & Teaching, which is 6.33 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

40%

100% Completion Time

53%

150% Completion Time

In 2020, 40% 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 Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Newman University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.4%).

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
281 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
51 degrees awarded
Black or African American
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Newman University is white (281 degrees awarded). There were 5.51 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (51 degrees).

2.2% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic

White Female
202 degrees awarded
White Male
79 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
37 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Newman University is white female (202 degrees awarded). There were 2.56 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (79 degrees).

Operations

Newman University has an endowment valued at nearly $24.2M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $106k (0.438%), compared to the 3.19% average return ($1.26M on $39.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2020, Newman University had a total salary expenditure of $25.6M. Newman University employs 34 Assistant professors, 27 Associate professors, and 13 Professors. Most academics at Newman University are Female Assistant professors (26), Male Associate professors(17), and Female Associate professors (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Newman University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 33 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 31 employees, and Management with 18 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$24.2M

2020 Endowment

9.33%

growth from 2019

Newman University has an endowment valued at about $24.2M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of Newman University grew 9.33% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $15.4M 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

$789k - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2020, Newman University received $789k in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$11.4M

2020 Salaries

6.45%

decline from 2019

In 2020, Newman University paid a median of $11.4M in salaries, which represents 44.4% of their overall expenditure ($25.6M) and a 6.45% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.18% growth from 2018 and a 1.45% growth from 2017.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 34.6M (40.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.06M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, Newman University paid a total of $5.06M to 82 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.8%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

34 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

33 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at Newman University were Assistant professor with 34 employees; Associate professor with 27 employees; and Associate professor with 13 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Newman University were Office and Administrative Support with 33 employees; Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 31 employees; and Management with 18 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Newman University was Female Assistant professor with 26 employees, Male Associate professor with 17 employees, and Female Associate professor with 10 employees.

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

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