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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Newberry College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

57
%
Acceptance rate
3.48
Average High School GPA
985
SAT Midpoint
March 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Newberry College?

57%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Newberry accepted 57% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 2,160 people applied and 1,263 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
625 / 1125 (56%)
Men
615 / 1035 (59%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Newberry College:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

33%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 33% ended up enrolling at Newberry College, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Newberry College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Newberry considers:

Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Newberry College?

3.48
Average High School GPA
985
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Newberry College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.48. 7% of freshmen who attended Newberry were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 17% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
27%
3.75-3.99
12%
3.50-3.74
15%
3.25-3.49
15%
3.00-3.24
13%
2.50-2.99
15%
2.00-2.49
3%

Newberry is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

5%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

7%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
458
Math Mean
485
75th Percentile
540
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
470
Verbal Mean
500
75th Percentile
563
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
928
Composite Mean
985
75th Percentile
1103

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Newberry College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

March 1
Regular admission deadline
October 1
Application notification

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