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Newberry College is located in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Newberry, South Carolina. The school is officially a Evangelical Lutheran Church school. Newberry College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Bachelor's degree.
One of the good things about Newberry College is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study science, media, mathematics, drama and performing arts, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The admissions department at Newberry College does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 430 to 530 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 540 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 841 students (829 full-time equivalent).
Newberry College has a residential or campus feel. Many students live in housing on or near campus. Students sports include formal participation in South Atlantic Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"A small,private, residential, coeducational undergraduate college, with a small diverse student body, affiliated with the Evangelican Lutheran Church of America, Newberry College is dedicated to the intellectual, spiritual and personal development of its students in a caring and supportive academic environment. Through academic freedom, intellectual dialog, and diversity of viewpoint we hope to graduate students as informed, articulate and responsible human beings with the capacity for service, and continued personal and intellectual growth. To achieve our goals we combine a liberal arts curriculum with in-depth study in a wide variety of disciplines, professional and pre-professional fields."
More complete details are provided below.
Newberry College
2100 College St
Newberry, SC 29108
General Phone: (803) 276-5010
Admissions Phone: (803) 321-5127
Financial Aid Phone: (803) 321-5121
http://www.newberry.edu
Newberry College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 30 | business management, management information systems |
| Education And Teaching | 22 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching, biology teaching, early childhood education |
| Liberal Arts | 20 | sociology, history, English, political science, German language, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language, foreign language and literature, ... |
| Media | 14 | communication and journalism, communication studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | sports and fitness management, parks and recreation studies |
| Science | 11 | biology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 7 | psychology |
| Medical Support And Technology | 6 | veterinary assistant, pre-pharmacy |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics, mathematics and computer science |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies, arts management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | philosophy and religious studies, religious music |
| Music | 1 | various music studies, music, music history and theory, music theory and composition |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | forestry courses |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-dentistry, pre-veterinary, pre-med |
Number of programs and degrees for Newberry College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 138 | 43 |
In 2005, Newberry College had a total enrollment of 841 students (829 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 65% |
| Women | 35% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 44% |
| 20-21 | 36% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 3% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 77% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
| Georgia | 5% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 56 % |
Newberry College offers campus housing for 658 of its 829 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Newberry, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,103 | 655 | 59% | 276 | 42% |
| Men | 640 | 407 | 64% | 180 | 44% |
| Women | 463 | 248 | 54% | 96 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 54% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (803) 321-5127
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,881 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,881 |
| Room and board | $ 6,320 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,060 |
Financial Aid:
Newberry College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 344000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (803) 321-5121
Newberry College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 15 | 9 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 9 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $42,503 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $37,219 | 7 | $37,003 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $34,818 | 11 | $34,910 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $37,235 | 18 | $35,724 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | South Atlantic Conference |
| Basketball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Track | South Atlantic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 127 | 48 | 175 |
| Football | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| Baseball | 26 | 0 | 26 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| Track | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 34 | 33 | 67 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Arts Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forestry, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Biology Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Pre-Pharmacy Studies
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MEDICINE
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Pre-Veterinary Studies
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Music, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religious/Sacred Music
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Newberry College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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