Newberry College - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Newberry College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

75.3%

Admission Difficulty for Newberry College
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Newberry College is 75.3%. Its admission rate is the 17th lowest in South Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Newberry College and can you get accepted?

Newberry College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,407 out of the 3,196 who applied were admitted.

Newberry College typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.58. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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75% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Newberry College you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.58 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1020 on the SAT
Score 19 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Newberry College GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.58

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Newberry College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Newberry College are to have around a 3.58 high school GPA. You are required to have very good grades in high school.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.58 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Newberry College accepts 75% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Newberry College is 3.58 on the 4.0 scale. 27% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #18 in South Carolina for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Newberry College is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.6 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Newberry College students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	26.9%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	11.9%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	15.4%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	15.4%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	12.9%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	14.7%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	2.8%	Low
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Newberry College SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Newberry College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 22% of students submitted SAT scores and 15% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

928-1103

Applicants Submitting SAT

22%

SAT Scores for Newberry College
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	470
Math 25th Percentile	458
Composite 25th Percentile	928

SAT Scores for Newberry College
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	563
Math 75th Percentile	540
Composite 75th Percentile	1103
Average SAT Score	1020

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Newberry College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Newberry College is 1020 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 928-1103. Students who get into Newberry College score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers.. Newberry College ranks #22 in the state of South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1020 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Newberry College regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 928 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 928, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 840, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Newberry College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1020 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1015, you have around a 75% chance of being admitted. A 1103 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 85% chance of getting in.

Newberry College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1103 and Above	Good	>85%
1015 to 1103	Avg +	75%-85%
928 to 1015	Avg -	61%-75%
841 to 928	Reach	46%-61%
Less than 841	Low	<46%

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Newberry College ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

16-22

Applicants Submitting ACT

15%

ACT Scores for Newberry College
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	14
Math 25th Percentile	16
Composite 25th Percentile	16

ACT Scores for Newberry College
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	22
Math 75th Percentile	20
Composite 75th Percentile	22
Average ACT Score	19

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Newberry College?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Newberry College is 19, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 16 and 22. The school ranks #21 in South Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 19. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 16 and score in the score in the top 75 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 13.

15 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Newberry College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Newberry College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Newberry College for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 19 score has around 75% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 85% with a 22 ACT score.

Newberry College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
22 and Above	Good	>85%
19 to 22	Avg +	75%-85%
16 to 19	Avg -	61%-75%
13 to 16	Reach	45%-61%
Less than 13	Low	<45%

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High School Class Rank

55% of Newberry College freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 17% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Newberry College students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	7%
Top 25% of class	17%
Top 50% of class	55%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

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

Newberry College admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,638	1,519	3,196
Accepted	1,222	1,162	2,407
Acceptance Rate	75%	76%	75%
Enrolled	166	232	398
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	14%	20%	17%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Newberry College is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Newberry College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Newberry College Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Newberry College
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Newberry College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.58 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1020 and ACT of 19 will almost guarantee your admission.