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How strong are the academics at Newman University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

8:1
Student to faculty ratio

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Newman has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 8:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Honors Programs

Newman University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Newman's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Newman University:

72%
First-year retention rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Newman University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Elementary Education and Teaching
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
5.2
13.36
21.52
29.68
37.84
46

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 22
  • Biochemistry 4
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 1
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 15
  • Accounting 5
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General 5
  • Finance, General 2
  • Management Information Systems, General 1
  • Business/Commerce, General 0
Communication
  • Sports Communication 3
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Science/Studies 0
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 46
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 4
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 2
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 28
  • Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer and Ultrasound Technician 8
  • Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other 4
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 4
  • Forensic Science and Technology 0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Applied Mathematics, General 0
  • Mathematics, General 0
Military Technologies And Applied Sciences
  • Strategic Intelligence 0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 12
  • International/Globalization Studies 0
  • Data Analytics, General 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy 6
Physical Sciences
  • Chemistry, General 3
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 10
  • Counseling Psychology 0
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Work 5
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Theology and Religious Vocations, Other 2
  • Theology/Theological Studies 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 1
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1

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