Newberry College Admission
Acceptance Rate
75.01%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
14.99%
Freshmen Enrollment
398
SAT Scores
950
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 3,196 students have applied and 2,407 students have allowed to admit to Newberry College (Acceptance rate: 75.31%). Newberry's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 16.54 % where 398 students have finally enrolled out of 2,407 admitted students.
Newberry acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Benedict College and Lander University, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 74.40%).
Newberry enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 18.80%).
How to Apply to Newberry College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Newberry. Newberry offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | https://www.newberry.edu/admission |
|---|---|
| Online Application | my.newberry.edu/ICS/Admissions/Apply_Online.jnz?portlet=Apply_Online&screen=Begin%2f%2f1867c072-9d62-410c-b044-c6c91d9593d4&screenType=next%27 |
| Financial Aid | https://www.newberry.edu/admission/tuition-fees |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.newberry.edu/admission/financial-aid/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.newberry.edu/admission/financial-aid/military-aid |
| Athletic | www.newberrywolves.com/ |
| Disability Service | www.newberry.edu/disability-services |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Newberry and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Newberry College is 950 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Newberry College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,010). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Newberry College | 950 | 20 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,010 | 19 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina | 1,074 | 64 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At Newberry College, 86 students submitted SAT scores (22% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 950 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 470 | 510 | 563 |
| Mathematics | 458 | 505 | 540 |
| Total | 928 | 1,015 | 1,103 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Newberry College, 58 students submitted ACT scores (15% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 16 | 18 | 22 |
| English | 14 | 16 | 22 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 17 | 20 |
Newberry Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Newberry College. The school requires 2 items to submit - Secondary school GPA and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
7 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Considered, if submitted |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |