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

83
%
Acceptance rate
3.35
Average High School GPA
1088
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Newman University?

83%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Newman accepted 83% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 597 people applied and 496 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
304 / 368 (83%)
Men
192 / 229 (84%)

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 3 years at Newman University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

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

36%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 36% ended up enrolling at Newman University, 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 Newman University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Newman considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Newman University?

3.35
Average High School GPA
1088
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Newman University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.35. 21% of freshmen who attended Newman were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 41% 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
3.75-3.99
25%
3.50-3.74
23%
3.25-3.49
19%
3.00-3.24
15%
2.50-2.99
12%
2.00-2.49
5%

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

SAT Math Scores
Math Mean
548
SAT Verb Scores
Verbal Mean
540
SAT Composite Scores
Composite Mean
1088

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