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Newberry College
Newberry College
NEWBERRY, SC . 4 Year 3.5
#1365 in Best Colleges in America
2100 COLLEGE ST NEWBERRY, SC 29108

Overview

Newberry College is located in Newberry, South Carolina, USA, and was founded in 1856. It is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church, with a campus covering approximately 90 acres and featuring a historic campus atmosphere that blends classical and modern architectural styles. The college offers approximately 44 undergraduate programs and multiple master's programs across various fields, including arts, humanities, business, education, nursing, and chemistry. It is the only institution in the state to offer an undergraduate forensic chemistry program. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 14:1 (or 13:1), emphasizing small class sizes and personalized education. The college also boasts 22 NCAA Division II sports teams—the Wolves—and offers an active campus life with relatively low student loan burdens. It is a comprehensive institution that combines traditional values with a career-oriented focus.

Rankings

  • 23

    #23 in Best Colleges for Sports Management in America

  • 7

    #7 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina

  • 140

    #140 in Most Diverse Colleges in America

  • Best Colleges for Sports Management in America 23 of 454
  • Most Diverse Colleges in America 140 of 1,517
  • Best Greek Life Colleges in America 207 of 689

Academics

  • B Academics
  • BValue
  • ADiversity
  • CCampus
  • B+Athletics
  • BParty Scene
  • C+Professors
  • B Location
  • C+Dorms
  • B Campus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • BSafety

Majors

  • Psychology
    34 Graduates
  • Business
    31 Graduates
  • Sport and Fitness Management
    29 Graduates
  • Biology
    20 Graduates
  • Nursing
    20 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    15 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections
    13 Graduates
  • Medical Assistant
    13 Graduates
  • Communications
    9 Graduates
  • Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies
    8 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 57%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • Online Certificate Programs
    0
  • Online Associates Programs
    0
  • Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $23,822
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    54%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    94%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,208 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    29
  • Undergrads Over 25
    6%
  • Pell Grant
    50%
  • Varsity Athletes
    61%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    South Atlantic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)

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