Newberry College

www.newberry.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$25,650

2021 Average Net Price

$19,156

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.45%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

57.4%

2,160 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,242

97.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

53.6%

143 Graduates

About

Newberry College is a higher education institution located in Newberry County, SC. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Newberry College were General Psychology (34 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (31 degrees), and Sport & Fitness Management (29 degrees).

In 2021, 278 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Newberry College. 51.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (160 degrees), 2.46 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Newberry College is $25,650, which is $−2,855 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Newberry College is $25,650, which is $−2,855 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,156.

In 2021, 98% of undergraduate students attending Newberry College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 79% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$25,650

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Newberry College was $25,650. The cost of tuition at Newberry College is $−2,855 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Newberry College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,156

2021 Value

5.19%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Newberry College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,156. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Newberry College grew by 5.19%.

This chart compares the average net price of Newberry College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,237

Room and Board

$850

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Newberry College was of $9,237 in 2021. The cost of room and board decreased by 12.3% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $850. The cost of books and supplies increased by 10.1% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Newberry College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

98%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

79%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

98% of undergraduate students at Newberry College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 98% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Newberry College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.45%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Newberry College was 1.45%, which represents 5 out of the 345 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Newberry College received 2,160 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 0.139% annual growth. Out of those 2,160 applicants, 1,240 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 57.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,242 students enrolled at Newberry College in 2021. 36% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Newberry College has an overall enrollment yield of 26.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

57.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,240

Accepted Out of 2,160

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Newberry College was 57.4% (1,240 admissions from 2,160 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 56.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 0.139%, while admissions grew by 1.31%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Newberry College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

36%

Submission Percentage (2021)

117

Scores Submitted (2021)

36% of enrolled first-time students at Newberry College in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Newberry College had a total enrollment of 1,242 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Newberry College is 1,213 students and the part-time enrollment is 29. This means that 97.7% of students enrolled at Newberry College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Newberry College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43.4% White, 30.9% Black or African American, 3.62% Hispanic or Latino, 0.564% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.403% Asian, and 0.161% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Newberry College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (22%), followed by Black or African American Male (21.9%) and White Female (21.4%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (40%), followed by Black or African American Male (20%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

97.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Newberry College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,242 students. The full-time enrollment at Newberry College is 1,213 and the part-time enrollment is 29. This means that 97.7% of students enrolled at Newberry College are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Newberry College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Newberry College was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Newberry College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Newberry College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
539 enrolled students
Black or African American
384 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
45 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Newberry College is 43.4% White, 30.9% Black or African American, 3.62% Hispanic or Latino, 0.564% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.403% Asian, and 0.161% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 158 students (12.7%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 10 more women than men received degrees from Newberry College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Newberry College is white (160 degrees awarded). There were 2.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Newberry College is General Psychology (34 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (31 degrees) and Sport & Fitness Management (29 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Newberry College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees awarded), History (6 degrees), and Psychology (34 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Physicians

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Newberry College are Physicians (500,274 people), Other managers (289,830 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (271,862 people), Postsecondary teachers (271,098 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (186,318 people).

The most specialized majors at Newberry College in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees awarded), History (6 degrees), Psychology (34 degrees), Physical Sciences (7 degrees), and Biology (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Newberry College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Newberry College are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (50 degrees awarded), History (6 degrees), Psychology (34 degrees), Physical Sciences (7 degrees), and Biology (20 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Newberry College are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (726,185 people), Elementary & secondary schools (706,904 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (619,580 people), Offices of physicians (264,280 people), and Outpatient care centers (257,503 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Newberry College.

Most Common (2020)

General Business Administration & Management
33 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
26 degree-majors awarded
Sport & Fitness Management
25 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Newberry College was General Business Administration & Management with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Newberry College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

134

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

144

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 134 degrees were awarded to men at Newberry College, which is 0.931 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (144).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Newberry College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Newberry College in Sport & Fitness Management, which is 4.8 times more than the 5 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at Newberry College in General Psychology, which is 3.25 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

31%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 31% of students graduating from Newberry College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Newberry College is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2.1% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
160 degrees awarded
Black or African American
65 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Newberry College is white (160 degrees awarded). There were 2.46 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (65 degrees).

9.35% of degree recipients (26 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
87 degrees awarded
White Male
73 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Newberry College is white female (87 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (73 degrees).

Operations

Newberry College has an endowment valued at nearly $19.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.85M (14.5%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, Newberry College had a total salary expenditure of 32.4M. Newberry College employs 39 Assistant professors, 18 Professors and 14 Associate professors. Most academics at Newberry College are Female Assistant professor (24), Male Assistant professor (15), and Male Professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Newberry College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 52 employees, Management, with 31 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees.

Endowment

$19.6M

2021 Endowment

11.7%

growth from 2020

Newberry College has an endowment valued at about $19.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Newberry College grew 11.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $32.8M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Newberry College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$12.3M

2021 Salaries

0.827%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Newberry College paid a median of $12.3M in salaries, which represents 38% of their overall expenditure ($32.4M) and a 0.827% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.28M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Newberry College paid a total of $4.28M to 71 employees working as instructors, which represents 34.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

39 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

52 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Newberry College were Assistant professor with 39 employees, Professor with 18 employees, and Associate professor with 14 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Newberry College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 52 employees, Management with 31 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Newberry College was Female Assistant professor with 24 employees, Male Assistant professor with 15 employees, and Male Professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Newberry College.