Founded in 1933, Newman University. is a Private college. Located in Kansas, which is a city setting in Kansas, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 2,535 full time undergraduate students, and 635 full time graduate students.
The Newman University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 11:1. There are 91 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Newman University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Quick Facts
Acceptance Rate
57%
Application Deadline
Application Fee
0
SAT Range
878-1038
ACT Range
20-27
Admissions at NU are considered Selective, with ,3% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 14 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
80% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 54% were in the top quarter, and 24% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
STUDENT LIFE Reviews
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Newman University.
0%
“We”re apathetic”
33%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
17%
“Sometimes, but not often”
83%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
17%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
33%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
50%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
67%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
33%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
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“We”re not into drinking at all”
17%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
83%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
33%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
33%
“There might be people who do”
33%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
33%
“We know about current events and vote”
67%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
17%
“Sometimes, but not often”
83%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
50%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
50%
“I feel extremely safe”
17%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
50%
“We bought the gear”
33%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
17%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
33%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
50%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
33%
“They keep regular office hours”
67%
“They”re always available”
67%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
33%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
15 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate off-campus housing?
12 Students rated off-campus housing 3.1 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus food?
16 Students rated campus food 2.8 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate campus facilities?
17 Students rated campus facilities 3.7 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate class size?
17 Students rated class size 4.3 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate school activities?
17 Students rated school activities 3.2 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate local services?
17 Students rated local services 4.4 stars. 53 % gave the school a 5.0.
How would you rate academics?
17 Students rated academics 3.4 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.
Newman University REVIEWS
What's your overall opinion of Newman University?
9 Students rated Newman University
Kaylie
01/29/2025
Newman University is definitely a small school. There are faculty who really care about you but also quite a few who try to make your life even harder. It is an old campus with old facilities and living areas. Most of the students are athletes or theater kids.
Alyssa
06/21/2020
Love the school. The instructors are amazing and available. The facilities are nice and classmate’s and myself to stay and work outside of regular classes hours. This definitely helps when studying or preparing got s test. I an glad I chose this school
Jacob
02/10/2020
My overall opinion of Newman University is that it is a very small but humble school. They take pride in everything they do and they never lack school spirit. I think it is a great school for if you want a more personalized and one-on-one schooling to make it easier to learn. Their baseball team, from my experience from meeting the coaching staff was outstanding. All the coaches are down to earth and they care about each on of their players. They are no nonsense coaches but also love to have fun. That is why I think Newman is good for me!
Amy
02/22/2019
I am very excited to attend Newman University! Since I visited, they have made the process of admission, to figuring out how to select class and pay for them a breeze! I have had the ability to contact a admissions counselor anytime of day. Their on-campus housing is safe and affordable. I have been given a list of extra-curricular activities that I am encouraged to participate in. It is very scary to be approaching this next step in my life, and Newman has been with me every step of the way. Even at the beginning of my search for college, they followed up with me and have made me feel valued.
Marissa
10/16/2018
Taking an Avid tour of Newman University I was able to see the inside look of what their college life is about. The library was phenomenal, and their housing for on campus is so cute and cozy feeling. One of the major things that stood out to me was their cathedral area. This University made me feel at home!
Elise
11/17/2017
So far most of the students are very lukewarm about the school. Nobody loves it, but not many hate it either. I wish that there was more of a community feel. During weekends, the parking lot is empty and you can't find a soul on campus. I also wish that more diverse class times were offered. Newman gives good scholarships and most of the students are on a scholarship of some sort. Overall it is safe, and the small campus makes everything easy to find, but to me, it does not feel like a typical college experience.
Janice
11/13/2017
When I first got here, the first couple of weeks I thought I wouldn't like it because I was kind of lonely and a lot of people were starting to get to know each other or already did so I was thinking about transferring but now I am starting to like it a lot. There are a few things that could be changed but other than that it's alright.
Marilyn
05/04/2017
Newman University is an institution that puts academia first. This is shown through their outstanding professors whom care for their students personally and educationally. I love how they want their students to graduate empowered to transform society. With a smaller campus, the social atmosphere is close knit and friendly. Attend Newman if you want to be valued and empowered for your future.
cynthia
01/04/2017
It's an incredible school and I'm extremely lucky that I got the chance to attend. It's the first and only college I've attended, and I don't regret it. The campus isn't terribly big, so it's easy to get to class on time, and the teachers are always eager and willing to help their students learn in different ways. It's expensive, yes, but also very worth the money. Your education from there really carries more weight, since they prepare you better not just for your profession, but for life.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Newman University is 57%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020, _____ students were offered admission.
What should every freshman at your school know before they start?
I would expect to tell myself to be ready for what many call the real world. This cliche is true for me since I grew up in a Christian community that was for the most part very decent and didn't include what many others do in their free time. I would also tell myself to really give some deeper thought in what I really want to do with my life. I realize that I need to love my job and that pursuing a lot of money is always an unachievable goal. With that being said, I would tell myself to find a job without considering the amount of pay that the job would earn. I would rather have a fun job that had a decent and livable wage than a job that I would regret gonig to every day just so that I would receive a generous paycheck. Another aspect to look at would be to not give in to peer presure. This is the road that ultimately fails you in the end leaving you with almost nothing to accomplish in your life time. All these reasons would have made me a better college student.
Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.
Although Newman focuses so heavily on service, academics and community, my school tends to sheepdog students into a single-minded, negative approach to their studies and their life; the strong beliefs of the faculty does not transfer to the students, but instead unknowingly encourages distance and resentment toward the University.
The best thing about Newman is that it's small campus so it limits the amount of trouble one can get into. The class sizes are smaller so students aren't a student identification, the professors know you by name. It seems like professors are more invested in the students since you are able to develop a more personal relationship.
My classmates cover the whole spectrum of people including those who are jocks, the ones who may do drugs, to the ones that excell and over achieve at everything they do to the ones that are so lazy you may not see how they made it to college and then the average ones that just try their best and see what happens.
What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?
The worst thing is the lack of on-campus jobs available especially for student athletes like myself with a different schedule. Work-study on campus is a joke because there aren't opportunities available.
What kind of person should not attend this school?
To those who are looking for a big university college, or wanting to live in a college town for intance like OSU, this school would not be suitable to their taste. Newman is a smaller university, with exciting and memorable classes and amazing professors, who take time out of their day to really get to know who you are as a person. If you are not looking for a one on one ratio with the professors then Newman is also not the school for your choice.
A person who wants a great education. Professors here work one-on-one eith each individual. Class sizes are small and professors know you by name. A person who wants to be apart of an institution that involves community service and does alot to help others. Athletics at this school are very competitive, and we increasingly get better and better as a new member of Division II.
All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA.
Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
100% of students attending Newman University receive some sort of financial aid.
40% were awarded federal grants.48%received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
