NewU University
Washington, DC 20005
About NewU University
NewU University is a private university in Washington, District of Columbia, enrolling about 34 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 99.02% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Student demographics in federal data include Hispanic or Latino (41.2%) and Black or African American (35.3%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Versus the District of Columbia median, sticker tuition is 16% below.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| NewU University | $16,500 | — | 1 |
| Private Non-profit (national median) | $29,325 | — | 1,444 |
| District of Columbia (state median) | $19,530 | — | 14 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is NewU University really?
Key findings
- NewU University charges about 0.6× the national private non-profit median tuition ($16,500).
- Versus the District of Columbia median, sticker tuition is 16% below.
NewU University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $16,500
Finding NewU University charges about 0.6× the national private non-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $16,500. That is about 0.6× the national private non-profit median ($29,325). Versus the District of Columbia median ($19,530), sticker tuition is 16% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 39% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private non-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at NewU University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
NewU University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for NewU University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Selectivity describes competition for seats—not outcomes for enrolled students.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$16,500
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $66,000. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 1% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is NewU University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
NewU University is a good school for those looking at admissions access patterns in Scorecard data—outcomes still depend on completion, earnings, and cost.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for NewU University.
Campus
Location
Washington, DC
City / state
- ZIP
- 20005
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, tuition is 9% above the median for Urban (City) campuses.
Control
Institution type
Private Non-profit
Control
- Region
- Mid East
Size
Enrollment
34
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 33
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 0.00%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for NewU University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at NewU University was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 NewU University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2022–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $16,500 | $16,500 | — |
| 2023 | $16,500 | $16,500 | — |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
NewU University reported total enrollment of about 34 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 56% male and 44% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Hispanic or Latino (41.2%), Black or African American (35.3%), and Two or More Races (17.6%).
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at NewU University in 2024 is 34 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 33 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.3%
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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from NewU University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
What do NewU University graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for NewU University from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for NewU University.
Program completion data is not available for this institution.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for NewU University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for NewU University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $6,000
- District of Columbia median 0.72× the median ($8,291)
- Mid East median 0.74× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 0.79× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $13,836
- District of Columbia median near the median ($13,241)
- Mid East median 1.5× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 1.9× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
NewU University at a glance
NewU University
NewU University is a private non-profit institution in Washington, DC.
- Largest enrollment groups
- Hispanic or Latino41.2%Black or African American35.3%Two or More Races17.6%
Schools near NewU University
Other campuses in Washington, DC when available, plus nearby institutions in District of Columbia.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C-) within District of Columbia, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is NewU University located?
NewU University is located in Washington, DC.
What is NewU University's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at NewU University is 99.0% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 2,743 applicants and 2,716 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is NewU University's tuition?
NewU University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $16,500 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How much does NewU University cost?
Reported tuition is $16,500 and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $16,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at NewU University?
NewU University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 33 students, Hispanic or Latino (41.2%), Black or African American (35.3%) in federal College Scorecard data.
Is NewU University public or private?
NewU University is a private nonprofit institution located in Washington, DC.
Is NewU University an HBCU?
No. NewU University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is NewU University a tribal college?
No. NewU University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is NewU University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—NewU University reports 41.2% Hispanic enrollment share.
Is NewU University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for NewU University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
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
- District of Columbia college profile
- District of Columbia college costs
- District of Columbia colleges by ROI
- Washington, District of Columbia city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in District of Columbia
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.