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Newman University, also known as NU, was established in 1933, and is a coeducational Catholic institution of liberal arts located in Wichita, Kansas. The institution was initially known as Sacred Heart Junior College. It was rechristened the Newman University in 1998. Various bachelor’s, baccalaureates, and associate’s degrees are offered here. Students can also choose from the study abroad programs available at NU. The college is divided into the following academic divisions:
Newman University's athletics department fields a large number of men's and women's sports teams. The teams are known as the Jets, and they compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). The Jets participate in baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, and golf, among other sports.
Wichita, KS is home to Newman University. Wichita is a large city. Students select the school partly because it is a Roman Catholic school. Newman University is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school go up to the Master's degree.
The range of program offerings available from Newman University is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching and family and social work.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 400. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 390 and 560.
Newman University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 2,166 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Newman University are 40 years old or older.
The school offers students meal plans. Newman University values student athletics, and belongs to the Heartland Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Newman University
3100 McCormick Ave
Wichita, KS 67213-2097
General Phone: (316) 942-4291
http://www.newmanu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 96 | elementary school teaching, ESL instruction, educational administration, secondary teaching, educational research, curriculum and instruction |
| Business and Management | 91 | business management, finance, accounting, sales and marketing, entrepreneurship, MIS |
| Family and Social Work | 53 | social work |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 52 | registered nursing, nurse anesthetist |
| Medical Support and Technology | 44 | radiation therapist, sonography and ultrasound tech, respiratory care tech |
| Science | 24 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | liberal arts and sciences, history, sociology, English |
| Therapy and Counseling | 20 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Religion and Philosophy | 14 | theology and religious vocations |
| Media | 7 | communication studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 6 | information science |
| Law | 5 | legal assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 3 | criminal justice and safety |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Newman University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 252 | 25 |
| Master's degree | 141 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 45 | 6 |
In 2007-2008, Newman University had a total enrollment of 2,166 students (1,804 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 73% |
| Graduate | 27% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 14% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 66% |
| (International Students) | 12% |
| Oklahoma | 9% |
| Texas | 5% |
| Missouri | 3% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Newman University offers campus housing for 432 of its 1,804 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Wichita, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,616 | 1,276 | 49% | 117 | 9% |
| Men | 916 | 429 | 47% | 42 | 10% |
| Women | 1,700 | 847 | 50% | 75 | 9% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 390 | 560 |
| SAT Writing | 380 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 7% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 86% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,964 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,964 |
| Room and board | $ 6,500 |
| Room charge | $ 3,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 959 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,968 |
Financial Aid:
Newman University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 193900)
Newman University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 7 | $65,602 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $57,414 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 5 | $44,433 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $65,774 | 7 | $54,804 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $60,067 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $56,747 | 13 | $53,751 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $44,929 | 14 | $42,445 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 5 | $40,369 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $34,120 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $51,224 | 35 | $45,634 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Heartland Conference |
| Baseball | Heartland Conference |
| Track | Heartland Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 209 | 114 | 323 |
| Baseball | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| Basketball | 35 | 18 | 53 |
| Track | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 96 | 85 | 181 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Management Information Systems, General
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Curriculum and Instruction
Educational Evaluation and Research
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse Anesthetist
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Newman University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Roman Catholic affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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