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Newman University SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT RangeN/A

ACT RangeN/A

Average GPA3.56

Acceptance Rate74%

Newman’s 74% acceptance rate means admission may be within reach, but the 69% freshman retention rate makes fit and support worth taking seriously. Because Newman is test-optional, submit scores only if they add clear strength alongside grades and coursework near its 3.56 GPA average.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Newman University facts and stats

Quick Facts

Newman University enrolls about 2,529 undergraduates in an urban campus setting. Newman has a 69% freshman retention rate and a 51% six-year graduation rate. The student-to-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Location

Wichita, KS

Undergrad Enrollment2,529

Freshman Retention69%

SettingUrban

Student to Faculty Ratio16:1

Graduation Rate51%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Newman University application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

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Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

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Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

April 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional Newman, take your first SAT or ACT by spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year and a fall test as retake windows for a stronger superscore, choosing the latest fall date that will arrive by Newman’s Regular Decision deadline. The April 1 financial aid priority deadline should not drive your testing timeline.

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What you'll actually pay

Newman is a private not-for-profit, so the same rate applies to all students. Tuition and fees are $35,920, and 65% of students receive aid, with an average merit award of $15,410. Submit the FAFSA by the April 1 priority deadline for full consideration.

Tuition and Fees$35,920

Room and Board$10,858

Average Merit Award$15,410

Application Fee$25

Students on Aid65%

Average Aid Package$25,686

Average Debt at Grad$26,197

At Newman University, tuition and fees plus room and board total about $46,778 before aid. Aid is common, with 65% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $25,686. Merit awards average $15,410, which can significantly lower the billed cost for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $26,197.