Newberry College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Newberry College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

74.8%

Admission Difficulty for Newberry College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition		Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Newberry College is 74.8%. Its admission rate is the 18th lowest in South Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Newberry College and can you get accepted?

Newberry College is a moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 3,193 out of the 4,269 who applied were admitted.

Newberry College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.58. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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75% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Newberry College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.58 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 940 on the SAT
Score 20 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Newberry College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.58

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Newberry College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Newberry College are to have around a 3.58 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Newberry College accepts 75% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Newberry College is 3.58 on the 4.0 scale. 27% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #18 in South Carolina for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Newberry College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Newberry College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	26.9%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	11.9%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	15.4%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	15.4%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	12.9%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	14.7%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	2.8%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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Newberry College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Newberry College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 5% of students submitted SAT scores and 7% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

820-1060

Applicants Submitting SAT

SAT Scores for Newberry College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	410
Math 25th Percentile	410
Composite 25th Percentile	820

SAT Scores for Newberry College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	540
Math 75th Percentile	520
Composite 75th Percentile	1060
Average SAT Score	940

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Newberry College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Newberry College is 940 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 820-1060. Students who get into Newberry College score in the top 88 percent of all SAT test takers.. Newberry College ranks #28 in the state of South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 940 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Newberry College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 820 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 820, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 700, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Newberry College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 940 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 940, you have around a 75% chance of being admitted. A 1060 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 85% chance of getting in.

Newberry College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1060 and Above	Good	>85%
940 to 1060	Avg +	75%-85%
820 to 940	Avg -	61%-75%
700 to 820	Reach	45%-61%
Less than 700	Low	<45%

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Newberry College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

17-24

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for Newberry College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	16
Math 25th Percentile	16
Composite 25th Percentile	17

ACT Scores for Newberry College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	24
Math 75th Percentile	23
Composite 75th Percentile	24
Average ACT Score	20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Newberry College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Newberry College is 20, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 17 and 24. The school ranks #22 in South Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 20. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 17 and score in the score in the top 69 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 14.

7 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Newberry College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Newberry College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Newberry College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 20 score has around 75% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 86% with a 24 ACT score.

Newberry College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
24 and Above	Good	>86%
20 to 24	Avg +	75%-86%
17 to 20	Avg -	63%-75%
14 to 17	Reach	50%-63%
Less than 14	Low	<50%

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High School Class Rank

55% of Newberry College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 17% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Newberry College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	7%
Top 25% of class	17%
Top 50% of class	55%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Newberry College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	2,394	1,875	4,269
Accepted	1,827	1,366	3,193
Acceptance Rate	76%	73%	75%
Enrolled	212	258	470
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	12%	19%	15%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Newberry College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Newberry College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Newberry College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Newberry College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Newberry College is moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.58 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 940 on the SAT and 20 on the ACT will further lock in your application.