Newberry College
Newberry College is a private research university in Newberry, South Carolina, enrolling about 1,479 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 89.79% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,040 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $31,100
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,656 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 89.79% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,479 98.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.14%
- Average SAT Score: 1008
Newberry College: what the data shows
Common questions about Newberry College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Newberry College?
Newberry College is located in Newberry, SC (ZIP 29108).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Newberry College public or private?
Newberry College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Newberry College cost?
Published tuition: $31,100.
Average net price after aid: $21,656.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $19,887 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $19,229 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,786 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,619 |
| $110,001+ | $23,578 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $124,400.
How hard is it to get into Newberry College?
Admission rate: 89.79%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1008 and midpoint ACT 19.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Newberry College?
Total enrollment: 1,479 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Newberry College?
150%-time completion rate: 45.14%.
First-year retention: 69.2%.
What do graduates of Newberry College earn?
Median earnings: $38,983 six years after entry; $48,040 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,805.
48.70% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Newberry College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (277 completions)
- CIP 520201 (38 completions)
- CIP 310504 (30 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (23 completions)
- CIP 310505 (21 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (19 completions)
- CIP 430199 (18 completions)
- General Psychology (15 completions)
- CIP 520213 (14 completions)
- Health & Medical Administrative Services (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Newberry College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 89.79%; completion rate 45.14%; median earnings $48,040 at 10 years; net price $21,656. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$31,100
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Newberry College was $31,100.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,656
2024 Value
In 2024 Newberry College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,656.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$86,624 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,656 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$124,400 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Newberry College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
48.70% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
73.12% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Newberry College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Newberry College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $23,800 | $23,800 | $18,405 |
| 2014 | $24,300 | $24,300 | $19,434 |
| 2015 | $25,000 | $25,000 | $20,053 |
| 2016 | $25,600 | $25,600 | $19,838 |
| 2017 | $25,900 | $25,900 | $19,167 |
| 2018 | $26,424 | $26,424 | $19,605 |
| 2019 | $27,400 | $27,400 | $19,539 |
| 2020 | $28,150 | $28,150 | $20,220 |
| 2021 | $28,250 | $28,250 | $18,911 |
| 2022 | $29,100 | $29,100 | $18,671 |
| 2023 | $30,050 | $30,050 | $20,351 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
89.79% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1008
ACT Average: 19
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Newberry College in 2024 is 1,479 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.2%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
32.43% 100% Completion Time
45.14% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 32.43% of students graduating from Newberry College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Newberry College.
Return on Investment
$26,805 Median Student Debt
$48,040 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
55.80% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
454.58% Return on Investment
5.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Newberry College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 38 completions
CIP 31.0504: 30 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 23 completions
CIP 31.0505: 21 completions
General Biological Sciences: 19 completions
CIP 43.0199: 18 completions
General Psychology: 15 completions
CIP 52.0213: 14 completions
Health & Medical Administrative Services: 10 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 277 completions
Most popular programs at Newberry College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Newberry College graduates.
About
Newberry College is a private non-profit institution located in Newberry, SC, offering 35 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,479 students. The admission rate is 89.79%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1008. The institution maintains a 45.14% graduation rate. Approximately 48.70% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Newberry, SC 29108
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Newberry College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Newberry College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $31,100 and average net price is $21,656 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Newberry College?
The admission rate is 89.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Newberry College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Newberry College reports midpoint SAT about 1008 and midpoint ACT about 19.
What do graduates of Newberry College earn?
Median earnings are $38,983 six years after entry and $48,040 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Newberry College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Newberry College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,805.
How big is Newberry College?
Total enrollment is about 1,479 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Newberry College public or private?
Newberry College is a private nonprofit institution located in Newberry, SC.
Is Newberry College an HBCU?
No. Newberry College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Newberry College a tribal college?
No. Newberry College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Newberry College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Newberry College does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.8%).
Is Newberry College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Newberry College: Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.