Newman University Admission Requirements

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Newman University Admission Overview

Newman University admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Newman University admitted 74% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.56 GPA (A-). Newman University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Newman University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

74%

Admission Standards

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Admission difficulty for Newman University

Acceptance Rate

The Newman University acceptance rate is 74%. Last year, 799 of 1,080 applicants were admitted. That is the 9th lowest acceptance rate in Kansas.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Newman University and can you get accepted?

Newman University is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Newman University typically attracts "A-" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.56. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Newman University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.56

Typical High School Grades

A-

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.56

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Newman University typically have around a 3.56 GPA (A-) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have very good grades in high school. Newman University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #4 in Kansas for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Newman University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 25.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 23.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 19.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 15.0% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 12.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 5.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 1.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Newman University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 662 405 1,080
Accepted 491 300 799
Acceptance Rate 74% 74% 74%
Enrolled 105 57 163
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 21% 19% 20%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Newman University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Newman University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Newman University is $25.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Newman University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Newman University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 74% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.56 GPA (about an A- average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155335.

GPA calculator: Newman University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026