Newman University Admission Requirements

Q: Does Newman University prefer SAT or ACT?

13% of students submit their SAT scores to Newman University. 90% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

Q: What is my chance of getting into Newman University?

62% of those who apply are granted admission to Newman University. Admission competition is low and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission .

Q: What SAT score is required for Newman University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1000 and 1180. 13% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission .

Q: What ACT score is required for Newman University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 26. 90% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission .

Wichita, Kansas

Chances of getting into Newman University

Acceptance Rate

61.8%

Admission Difficulty for Newman University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Average
Applicant Competition		Low

How hard is it to get into Newman University and can I get accepted? The school has a 62% acceptance rate ranking it #12 in Kansas for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 698 out of 1,129 applicants were admitted making Newman University a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Academically, it has average requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 54 percent. Newman University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.

Newman University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1000-1180

Applicants Submitting SAT

13%

SAT Scores for Newman University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th	500
SAT Math 25th	500
SAT Composite 25th	1000

SAT Scores for Newman University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th	590
SAT Math 75th	590
SAT Composite 75th	1180
Average SAT Score	1090

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Newman University?

Newman University typically requires applicants to be in the top 60 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1000 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 910. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1090 out of 1600. The school ranks #3 in Kansas for highest average SAT composite score. 13 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

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Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Newman University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1180 and Above	Good	>74%
1090 to 1180	Avg +	62%-74%
1000 to 1090	Avg -	49%-62%
910 to 1000	Reach	36%-49%
Less than 910	Low	<36%

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Newman University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

20-26

Applicants Submitting ACT

90%

ACT Scores for Newman University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th	19
ACT Math 25th	19
ACT Composite 25th	20

ACT Scores for Newman University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th	26
ACT Math 75th	26
ACT Composite 75th	26
Average ACT Score	23

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Newman University?

Admission data indicates that Newman University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 20 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 49 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 17 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 23 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 26 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #3 in Kansas for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 90 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Newman University.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Newman University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26 and Above	Good	>74%
23 to 26	Avg +	62%-74%
20 to 23	Avg -	49%-62%
17 to 20	Reach	36%-49%
Less than 17	Low	<36%

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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.55

Typical High School Grades

B+

You will need very good grades in high school to get into Newman University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Newman University was 3.55 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #1 in Kansas for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Newman University accepts 62% of students who apply.

What do these ratings mean?

High School GPA's for admitted Newman University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
3.75+	47%	Good
3.50 to 3.75	11%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.50	13%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.25	13%	Avg -
2.75 to 3.00	11%	Reach
2.50 to 2.75	5%	Reach
2.25 to 2.50	N/A%	Low
2.00 to 2.25	N/A%	Low

GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

High School Class Rank

51% of Newman University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Newman University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	29%
Top 25% of class	51%
Top 50% of class	77%
Bottom 50% of class	23%
Bottom 25% of class	8%

Data Sources, Wintergreen Orchard House

Admission Statistics

Newman University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	740	389	1,129
Accepted	466	232	698
Acceptance Rate	63%	60%	62%
Enrolled	114	69	183
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	24%	30%	26%

Admission Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Newman University and what considerations affect admission decisions?

Newman University Admission Requirements
Test Scores	Required
High School GPA	Required
High School Class Rank	Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies	Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Newman University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155335 IPEDS survey data for Newman University.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Newman University prefer SAT or ACT?

13% of students submit their SAT scores to Newman University. 90% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Newman University?

62% of those who apply are granted admission to Newman University. Admission competition is low and the college has average admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Newman University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1000 and 1180. 13% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Newman University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 26. 90% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.