Newman University

www.newmanu.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$32,400

3.02% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$17,372

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.35%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

71.7%

695 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,617

46.4% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

60.8%

96 Graduates

About

Newman University is a higher education institution located in Sedgwick County, KS. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Newman University were General Business Administration & Management (53 degrees awarded), Other Education (35 degrees), and Social Work (33 degrees).

In 2021, 496 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Newman University. 66.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (347 degrees), 6.31 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (55 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Newman University is $32,400, which is $9,216 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Newman University is $32,400, which is $9,216 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,372.

In 2021, 56% of undergraduate students attending Newman University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,400

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Newman University was $32,400. The cost of tuition at Newman University is $9,216 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$17,372

2021 Value

6.33%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Newman University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,372. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Newman University grew by 6.33%.

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

$10,396

Room and Board

$1,316

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Newman University was of $10,396 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 5.32% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,316. The cost of books and supplies increased by 3.79% 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

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at Newman University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 69.7% with respect to 2020, when 33% 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.

2.35%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Newman University was 2.35%, which represents 11 out of the 469 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 695 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 16.4% annual growth. Out of those 695 applicants, 498 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,617 students enrolled at Newman University in 2021. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Newman University has an overall enrollment yield of 30.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

71.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

498

Accepted Out of 695

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Newman University was 71.7% (498 admissions from 695 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 83.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 16.4%, while admissions grew by 0.403%..

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

12%

Submission Percentage (2020)

Scores Submitted (2020)

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 had a total enrollment of 2,617 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Newman University is 1,215 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,402. This means that 46.4% of students enrolled at Newman University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Newman University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.8% White, 5.88% Hispanic or Latino, 5.12% Asian, 4.05% Two or More Races, 3.25% Black or African American, 1.34% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.306% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Newman University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.9%), followed by White Male (23%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (5.41%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.9%), followed by White Male (24.3%) and Black or African American Female (3.92%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

46.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Newman University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,617 students. The full-time enrollment at Newman University is 1,215 and the part-time enrollment is 1,402. This means that 46.4% of students enrolled at Newman University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

69%

2021 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 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), 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 (2021)

White
1,983 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
154 enrolled students
Asian
134 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Newman University is 75.8% White, 5.88% Hispanic or Latino, 5.12% Asian, 4.05% Two or More Races, 3.25% Black or African American, 1.34% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.306% 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% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 53 students (2.03%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 160 more women than men received degrees from Newman University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Newman University is white (347 degrees awarded). There were 6.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (55 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Newman University is General Business Administration & Management (53 degrees awarded), followed by Other Education (35 degrees) and Social Work (33 degrees).

In 2021, 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 AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (31 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (2 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (40 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 (1,657,998 people), Secondary school teachers (440,364 people), Physicians (395,089 people), Education administrators (275,436 people), and Postsecondary teachers (218,711 people).

The most specialized majors at Newman University in 2021 are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (31 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (2 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (40 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (7 degrees), and EDUCATION. (84 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Newman University are THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (31 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (2 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (40 degrees), PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (7 degrees), and EDUCATION. (84 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (2,824,260 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (576,921 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (484,421 people), Offices of physicians (206,619 people), and Religious organizations (167,919 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 (2021)

Elementary Education & Teaching
44 degree-majors awarded
General Biological Sciences
42 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
42 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, 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

168

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

328

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 168 degrees were awarded to men at Newman University, which is 0.512 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (328).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 42 degrees were awarded to men at Newman University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.45 times more than the 29 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 38 degrees were awarded to men 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

48%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 48% of students graduating from Newman University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% 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 Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Newman University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 1.04% of graduates (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
347 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
55 degrees awarded
Asian
23 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Newman University is white (347 degrees awarded). There were 6.31 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (55 degrees).

3.83% of degree recipients (19 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
230 degrees awarded
White Male
117 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Newman University is white female (230 degrees awarded). There were 1.97 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (117 degrees).

Operations

Newman University has an endowment valued at nearly $29.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.61M (22.1%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Newman University had a total salary expenditure of 25.8M. Newman University employs 31 Associate professors, 27 Assistant professors and 12 Professors. Most academics at Newman University are Female Assistant professor (22), Male Associate professor (17), and Female Associate professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Newman University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 34 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 27 employees, and Management with 16 employees.

Endowment

$29.9M

2021 Endowment

23.6%

growth from 2020

Newman University has an endowment valued at about $29.9M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Newman University grew 23.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $20.5M 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

$11.2M

2021 Salaries

1.5%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Newman University paid a median of $11.2M in salaries, which represents 43.4% of their overall expenditure ($25.8M) and a 1.5% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$5.03M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Newman University paid a total of $5.03M to 79 employees working as instructors, which represents 44.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

34 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Newman University were Associate professor with 31 employees, Assistant professor with 27 employees, and Professor with 12 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Newman University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 34 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 27 employees, and Management with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Newman University was Female Assistant professor with 22 employees, Male Associate professor with 17 employees, and Female Associate professor with 14 employees.

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