Newberry College

3/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Newberry, SC
3.0 2 reviews

#13 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

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Overview

Enrollment

1,536

Location Newberry, South Carolina
Website newberry.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Religious Affiliation Evangelical Lutheran Church

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

Newberry College, a private Lutheran liberal arts institution founded in 1856, is located in the town of Newberry, South Carolina, approximately 40 miles northwest of Columbia. The 90-acre suburban campus features a mix of historic and modern buildings, including several structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The college maintains a selective admission process and offers bachelor's degrees across more than 30 academic programs, with notable strengths in education, business administration, and nursing. Students typically reside in one of the college's six residence halls, and the institution competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Wolves, participating in the South Atlantic Conference.

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Ratings

Newberry College is rated within the lower 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.

Overall Rating

3 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

2 out of 10
Value

1 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Newberry College within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#987
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#581
Best Colleges in South Carolina

#23
Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

#13
Best Value Colleges in South Carolina

#30

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy

SAT 820/1060
ACT 17/24
GPA 3.58

Acceptance Rate

89.8%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 10.3%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$31,100

Costs for Newberry College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$31,100
Books and Supplies		$900
Other Fees		$3,250
Room and Board		$13,500
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,050
Total One Year Cost		$51,800

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$34,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

35% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Newberry College are Business, Education, and Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies. 23% of students major in Business, 13% in Education, and 13% in Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies.