Newberry College
Newberry, SC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,226
Graduate Enrollment: 5
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Campus Details
Town: Distant (in urban cluster more than 10 miles and up to 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 57.41%
Male/Female: 55% / 45% (2017)
First generation college students: 31.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 1.9% (2016)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 2.5% (2000)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 60.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 40.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 30.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 22.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 43.6%
Black: 31.2%
Hispanic: 3.7%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 8.3%
Unknown race: 12.0%
Black: 31.2%
Hispanic: 3.7%
Asian: 0.4%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 0.0%
Non-resident alien: 8.3%
Unknown race: 12.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $43,042
In-State tuition: $28,250Out-of-State tuition: $28,250
Estimated books and supplies: $900 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $11,700 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,982 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,012 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,982 (2022)
Average Family Income: $65,073 (2017)
Median Family Income: $43,889 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 47.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 78.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,805 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $284 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,226 |
| $30k-48k | $15,827 |
| $48k-75k | $19,819 |
| $75k-110k | $20,879 |
| $110k+ | $23,545 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 37%6-year graduation rate: 54%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,805 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,871 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 56.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 66.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 76.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 38.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 48.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $34,915 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $42,443 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 17 | $27,000 | $286 | $37,837 ($3,153) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 16 | $27,000 | $268 | $27,864 ($2,322) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 27 | $28,375 | $286 | $32,620 ($2,718) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 19 | $31,000 | $327 | $28,669 ($2,389) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 21 | $27,000 | $239 | $65,359 ($5,447) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 36 | $26,000 | $228 | $48,039 ($4,003) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 13 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 7 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $60,264Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $17,540,875 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $19,592,471 (2022)