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Newberry College

Newberry College

Newberry, SC · Town · 1,479 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in a historic South Carolina town, Newberry College is a private, Lutheran-affiliated institution best known for offering a supportive, close-knit learning environment with highly regarded programs in nursing, business administration, teacher education, and sport management. The vibrant campus culture is defined by active student involvement, featuring competitive NCAA Division II athletics, diverse student organizations, and a strong institutional commitment to community service and spiritual growth. What sets Newberry apart is its unique "Tuition Promise," which freezes tuition rates for incoming students for all four years of study, combined with a highly personalized 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio that ensures every student receives individual mentorship.


Wikipedia:Newberry College is a private Lutheran college in Newberry, South Carolina. As of 2023, it had 1,521 students.

Location
Newberry, SC, 29108 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
167 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$46,442
Avg net price
$21,656
Room & board
$13,500
Tuition
$31,100
Books & supplies
$900/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$19,887
$30–48k
$19,229
$48–75k
$21,786
$75–110k
$23,619
$110k+
$23,578
Admissions
Admit rate
90%
Test policy
Not required
ACT midpoint
19

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Essay Requirements

Newberry College 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
45%
4-yr on-time completion
32%
1st-yr retention
69%
Transfer-out rate
38%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
51%
Transferred
36%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
13%
Median earnings (6yr)
$38,983
Median earnings (10yr)
$48,040
Median debt
$26,805
Monthly loan payment
$284
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$28,250
Debt (90th percentile)
$39,466
Student Body
Men 49%Women 51%
15
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
49%
First-generation
31%
Median family income
$43,889
Independent students
7%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Hispanic
2%
Black
35%
Asian
1%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
6%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$38,983
10 years after entry
$48,040
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness31
Business Administration, Management and Operations28
Psychology, General19
Criminal Justice and Corrections16
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing15
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services14
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods11
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas10
Biology, General8
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other7
Music7
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General6
Marketing5
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services4
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies4
Sociology4
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Institutional
Endowment
$21M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$7,467/mo
Instructional spend/student
$8,029
Federal loan rate
73%

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