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Newberry College
Newberry College admits nearly everyone — 89.8% of applicants. A feature, not a flaw: the page below asks whether Newberry College is worth attending, not whether you'll get in.
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Newberry College anchors the college town of Newberry, SC, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Its highest-earning path is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, where graduates median $72,303 four years out. Faculty pay averages $89,604 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 1,479 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 69.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 820 and 1060 — below the SC middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Newberry College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 820–1060 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Newberry College's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 410 | 470 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 480 | 520 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 20 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Newberry College received 4,269 applications and admitted 3,193 (74.8%), with 470 enrolling.
How Newberry College compares
| Newberry College | South Carolina median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 89.8% | 72.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $31,100 | $17,440 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $48,040 | $44,354 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Newberry College student earns $48,040 — 8% above the South Carolina median of $44,354 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Newberry College lists tuition at $31,100 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Newberry College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $31,100 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 1,479 undergraduates, Newberry College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
45.1% graduate within six years. Roughly 55% don't — ask a Newberry College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Newberry College
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $72,303 |
| Biology, General | $60,460 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | $54,747 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | $46,620 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $42,108 |
| Psychology, General | $41,585 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $38,192 |
Median earnings for these 7 Newberry College programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $48,040 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 38 additional Newberry College programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Newberry College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 820–1060 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 89.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Newberry College's acceptance rate?
74.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 3,193 admitted from 4,269 applicants.
How much does Newberry College cost?
At Newberry College, published tuition is $31,100 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Newberry College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Newberry College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $48,040 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in South Carolina
- Francis Marion University — 86.4% admitted
- Columbia College — 93.9% admitted
- Columbia International University — 94.5% admitted
- Coker University — 94% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.