# Newman University

> Newman University's acceptance rate is 74% (CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, 695 applicants). It is a private nonprofit university in Wichita, KS, with 851 students. The average net price after grants is $17,430 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 53.3%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $55,478.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/newman-university-1868
- Location: Wichita, KS, United States
- Setting: Large city
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Master's university
- Official website: https://www.newmanu.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 155335
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Admissions

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Applicants | 695 |
| Admitted | 498 |
| Acceptance rate | 74% |
| ACT Composite (25th–75th percentile) | 17–25 |

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $37,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $37,000 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $17,430 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 13.9% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 53.3% |
| First-year retention rate | 68.9% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $55,478 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 851 |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the Newman University acceptance rate for 2026?

Newman University admitted 74% of 695 applicants in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the most recent release. That is the figure colleges report to the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

### How much is Newman University tuition?

Tuition at Newman University is $37,000 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $17,430 a year.

### What is the average net price at Newman University?

The average net price at Newman University, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $17,430 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at Newman University?

53.3% of first-time, full-time students at Newman University graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to Newman University?

The closest matches are University of Saint Mary, Benedictine College, and Donnelly College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

## Related pages

- [Newman University Tuition & Financial Aid 2026](https://www.collegesref.com/college/newman-university-1868/financial)
- [Newman University Rankings by Major 2026](https://www.collegesref.com/college/newman-university-1868/rankings)
- [Newman University Outcomes: Earnings by Major](https://www.collegesref.com/college/newman-university-1868/outcomes)
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- [College Scorecard entry](https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/school/?155335)
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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/newman-university-1868. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.