Newman University — acceptance rate 48%, tuition $35,500
Outcomes
B
68/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
B
67/100
Experience
A
83/100
Prestige
C
49/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
2,787
Total Enrollment
54%
Graduation Rate
71%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
48%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Newman University, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$55,041
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$47,051
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$20,801
Median debt at graduation
52.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
21
Median ACT
12.3%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 38% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 57th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (KS wage index 0.93). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
Earnings by Major at Newman University
Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.
For parents & investors
The Newman University Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $120,862
Avg rent near campus: $995/mo — vs ~$600/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 67214 (7.2% cap, Wichita)
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🏆 Where Newman University Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
Newman University has an acceptance rate of 48%.
This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.
How much does it cost to attend Newman University?
Tuition at Newman University is
$35,500 for in-state students
and $35,500 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Newman University?
The graduation rate at Newman University is 54%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Newman University a good school?
Newman University has a Repit College Score of 57/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Newman University?
Newman University has a total enrollment of 2,787 students.
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