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Newman University

Wichita, Kansas 67213-2097

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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus

Newman University is a private institution in Wichita with particular strength in health sciences and business.

A small campus of 857 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

54% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,041 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,045.

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48%Acceptance
SAT Avg
857Students
13:1Student:Faculty
54%Grad Rate
$55,041Earnings 10yr
$19,045Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Newman University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate47.6%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

47.6%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$35,500
Room & Board$10,279
Books & Supplies$1,393
Total Cost of Attendance$44,081
Average Net Price$19,045
Median Debt at Graduation$20,801
Monthly Payment (10yr)$221

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,579
$30–48K$15,764
$48–75K$17,055
$75–110K$19,477
$110K+$21,726

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,045

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,240

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (65)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
857
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
39%
Pell Grant Recipients
12%

Race & Ethnicity

White 52%
Black 5%
Hispanic 25%
Asian 3%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.8%
Freshman Retention70.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,051
8 Years$50,267
10 Years$55,041

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$44,400
Men
$54,900

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

102Above Average

Estimated from KS state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Kansas Citypop. 500K
181 mi(314 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
340 mi(589 min)
St. Louispop. 290K
395 mi(685 min)

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