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Newman University

Wichita, KS · City · 851 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Newman University, a private Catholic institution in Wichita, Kansas, is widely recognized for its exceptionally high medical school acceptance rates and its values-driven approach to career preparation. Its strongest academic reputation lies in the sciences and healthcare, boasting state-of-the-art laboratories in the Bishop Gerber Science Center that support premier programs in nursing, pre-medicine, and biology. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, supportive community anchored by NCAA Division II athletics, active campus ministry, and a shared commitment to community service. What truly sets Newman apart is its distinctive Newman Studies Program, an interdisciplinary core curriculum designed to foster critical thinking, alongside its historic mission to empower students to actively transform society.

Location
Wichita, KS, 67213-2097 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
183 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$46,489
Avg net price
$19,971
Room & board
$10,858
Tuition
$35,500
Books & supplies
$1,367/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$18,060
$30–48k
$16,366
$48–75k
$21,234
$75–110k
$17,142
$110k+
$21,774
Admissions
Admit rate
74%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
21

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Essay Requirements

Newman University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
53%
4-yr on-time completion
47%
1st-yr retention
69%
Transfer-out rate
14%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
65%
Transferred
18%
Still enrolled
4%
Dropped out / unknown
14%
Median earnings (6yr)
$47,051
Median earnings (10yr)
$55,041
Median debt
$20,801
Monthly loan payment
$221
Debt range (25th–75th)
$7,000$25,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$33,172
Student Body
Men 35%Women 65%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
12%
First-generation
39%
Median family income
$42,909
Independent students
39%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
48%
Hispanic
29%
Black
5%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
9%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$47,051
10 years after entry
$55,041
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods52
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing28
Biology, General23
Business Administration, Management and Operations15
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other12
Psychology, General12
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions8
Philosophy6
Criminal Justice and Corrections6
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations6
Social Work5
Accounting and Related Services5
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology4
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other4
History4
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication3
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Institutional
Endowment
$27M
Classification
Master's (Medium)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$6,512/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,539
Federal loan rate
17%

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