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Newman University

Wichita, KS · City · 851 students
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$19,971
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
53%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
52% typical
$55,041
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$51,562 typical
74%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Founded by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ, Newman University is a private Catholic institution in Wichita best known for its standout programs in nursing, allied health sciences, pre-medicine, and education. The university leverages strong clinical partnerships throughout the regional healthcare corridor, which helps drive exceptionally high acceptance rates into medical and professional graduate schools. Guided by a core mission to empower graduates to transform society, campus life centers on a close-knit, service-oriented community enriched by NCAA Division II athletics and personalized faculty mentorship.

Location
Wichita, KS, 67213-2097 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
183 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$35,500
Housing & food (on campus)$10,858
Books & supplies$1,367
Cost of attendance$46,489
Average net price$19,971
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$35,500
Housing & food (on campus)$10,858
Books & supplies$1,367
Cost of attendance$46,489
Average net price$19,971
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$18,060
$30–48k
$16,366
$48–75k
$21,234
$75–110k
$17,142
$110k+
$21,774
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
53%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
47%
Back for yr 2
69%
Transferred
14%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
65% graduated · 18% transferred · 4% still enrolled · 14% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$47,051
10 yrs after entry$55,041
Debt
Median at graduation$20,801
Monthly payment$221
Middle 50% owe$7k–$25k
90th percentile$33,172
Green marks a figure above the typical Master's (medium programs): 52% graduate within 6 yrs, $51,562 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
74%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard
ACT midpoint
21

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Student Body
Gender
Men 35%Women 65%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
12%
First-gen
39%
Family income
$42,909
Independent
39%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
48%
Hispanic
29%
Black
5%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
9%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$47,051
After 10 yrs
$55,041
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods52
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing28
Biology, General23
Business Administration, Management and Operations15
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other12
Psychology, General12
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions8
Philosophy6
Criminal Justice and Corrections6
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations6
Social Work5
Accounting and Related Services5
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology4
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other4
History4
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$27M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,512/mo
Teaching spend
$5,539
per student
Federal loans
17%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (medium programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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