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Newberry College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 1,052
Religious affiliation Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio 13 to 1
Acceptance rate 57%
Students retention rate 74%
On-time graduation rate 54%

Located in Newberry, South Carolina, Newberry College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Newberry College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Newberry College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 74% at Newberry College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

57.4%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$28,250

Cost of attendance at Newberry College in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average $11,805
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$28,250

Cost of attendance at Newberry College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average $26,143
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Newberry College received on average $23,822 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$23,822
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 156 50% $5,174 $807,179
Other Federal Grant 183 59% $5,695 $1,042,109
State Grant/Scholarships 191 62% $6,431 $1,228,240
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 308 100% $16,450 $5,066,686
Total Grant & Scholarships 308 100% $23,822 $7,337,035

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Newberry College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Newberry College students is 53.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 60.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.0%.

53.6%

  • African American 43.1% 28 students
  • white 59.1% 94 students
  • unknown 37.5% 3 students
  • hispanic 41.2% 7 students
  • International Students 62.5% 5 students
  • Mixed Race 62.5% 5 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football South Atlantic Conference
  • Baseball South Atlantic Conference
  • Basketball South Atlantic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country South Atlantic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Newberry College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Newberry College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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