Newman University

Wichita, KS · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

A private nonprofit institution in Wichita, Kansas, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Newman University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 851 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $55,041 ten years after enrollment, which is 35% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 53.3%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $20,801, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.65x. The average net price after financial aid is $19,971 per year. The most popular programs include Teacher Education, Education, Other, Social Work, Registered Nursing, and Business Administration & Management.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$55,041

Graduation Rate

53.3%

Median Debt

$20,801

Average Net Price

$19,971

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.69x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

2.65x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

851

Admission Rate

74.0%

Average SAT

Not reported

Retention Rate

68.9%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$35,500

Out-of-State Tuition

$35,500

Pell Grant Rate

12.3%

Federal Loan Rate

16.7%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$18,060

Income $30K–$48K

$16,366

Income $48K–$75K

$21,234

Income $110K+

$21,774

Student Demographics

Women

72.6%

White

47.7%

Black

4.9%

Hispanic

29.4%

Asian

2.5%

Two or More Races

3.8%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

55.7%

Accreditations

American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education — Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) - Programs leading to an associate degree (Accredited)
Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education — Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels (Accredited)
Council on Accreditation of Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs — Nurse Anesthesia (ANEST) - Institutions and programs at the master's degree, post master's certificate or doctoral degree levels (Accredited)
Higher Learning Commission — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology — Radiologic Technology (RAD) - Programs for radiographers (Accredited)
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education — Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools (Accredited)

Programs (33)

Bachelor (18)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Teacher Education	$45,869	52
Registered Nursing	$77,122	28
Biology	$63,923	23
Business Administration & Management	Not reported	15
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	Not reported	12
Psychology	Not reported	12
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	Not reported	8
Philosophy	Not reported	6
Criminal Justice & Corrections	Not reported	6
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations	Not reported	6
Social Work	Not reported	5
Accounting	Not reported	5
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology	Not reported	4
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other	Not reported	4
History	Not reported	4
Public Relations	Not reported	3
Chemistry	Not reported	3
Finance	Not reported	3

Master (5)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Education, Other	$62,629	31
Social Work	$58,748	28
Business Administration & Management	$84,330	26
Registered Nursing	$231,867	24
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Not reported	14

Associate (3)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment	$58,941	16
Allied Health & Medical Assisting	$48,825	6
Liberal Arts & Sciences	Not reported	3

Show 7 additional programs with limited data

Program	Level	Completers
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other	Bachelor	2
Communications	Bachelor	1
English Language & Literature	Bachelor	1
Theological and Ministerial Studies	Bachelor	1
Drama & Theater Arts	Bachelor	1
Fine Arts	Bachelor	1
Management Information Systems	Bachelor	1