About Newberry College

Founded in 1856, Newberry College. is a Private college. Located in South Carolina, which is a city setting in South Carolina, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,070 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The Newberry College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 13:1. There are 61 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Newberry College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate59%
Application Deadline
Application Fee30
SAT Range830-1040
ACT Range17-23

Admissions at are considered Selective, with ,15% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 20 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

66% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 28% were in the top quarter, and 12% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Newberry College.

6%
“We”re apathetic”
41%
“We know about current events and vote”
53%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
29%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
12%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
35%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
59%
“I feel extremely safe”
12%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
29%
“We bought the gear”
59%
“We live for the big game”
18%
“It”s not really our thing”
6%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
59%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
31%
“They keep regular office hours”
69%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
6%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
76%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
18%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
12%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
18%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
35%
“We only party on weekends”
35%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
19%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
13%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
6%
“We”re apathetic”
41%
“We know about current events and vote”
53%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
6%
“We save it for the classroom”
29%
“Sometimes, but not often”
53%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
12%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
6%
“I only go out in groups”
35%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
59%
“I feel extremely safe”
12%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
29%
“We bought the gear”
59%
“We live for the big game”
18%
“It”s not really our thing”
6%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
59%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
18%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
31%
“They keep regular office hours”
69%
“They”re always available”
0%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
6%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
76%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
18%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
12%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
18%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
35%
“We only party on weekends”
35%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
13%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
56%
“There might be people who do”
19%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
13%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    39 Students rated on-campus housing 3.4 stars. 21 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    25 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    40 Students rated campus food 3 stars. 23 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    40 Students rated campus facilities 3.6 stars. 28 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    40 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 70 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    40 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    40 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    40 Students rated academics 3.8 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

Newberry College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Newberry College?

19 Students rated Newberry College

Nicole - 05/27/2023

I can't wait to get my BSN. I Love the campus and the Nursing Faculty. I am familiar with Newberry, Newberry Hospital, Lexington Medical Center where I will do my clinicals. I feel comfortable at Newberry College. I'm extremely excited for this new journey as a 48 year old going to college. I have raised my 4 daughters and have grandkids. I work full-time as a Nurse Tech II and love helping others. At Newberry College I will learn what it takes to become a Nurse and help in additionals ways. This is my dream to become a Nurse.

Shavares - 01/14/2020

Newberry, is a different environment. It may seem normal and boring full of average college kids with no life. But other the horrific cafe food Newberry is really what you make it. It's really all about who you surround yourself with. If your surrounded with people who aren't just going to school just to do other things other than focusing on their future, you're going to have a great time every night because it so much free time outside of being a student-athlete. Regular students have it good but if your on the more focused side of a student you're going to have mixed emotions about Newberry. There are some nights you may feel hopeless from not wanting to have to use the restroom 10 mins after you eat the cafe so you just starve. Also from burning up all night because your air is broken or from burning out your chick fil a card so now you're forced to eat the cafe. Or just simply from too much school work and plus 95% percent of the time you're an athlete so you either have an easy practice or weights or even late practices and early classes. Either way it's an obstacle, but we're not going to downplay like that's all Newberry is about. Newberry's special in its own way. Sporting events wise, it's a movie dispite the college being so small the people and fans bring the energy every event doesn't matter the record. Basically cause it's nothing else in Newberry County to do. The nightlife, it's either a hit or miss but if it's a hit. I promise you it will be one of the best nights of your life. Welcome to Newberry.

Ryan - 10/24/2019

Newberry College has extremely small class sizes, above average sports teams, and a sense of togetherness within. Students stay involved with extracurricular activities, along with campus interaction. The city of Newberry is surrounded by the college and the events on campus. Outsiders come frequently to support athletes and students alike.

Alexandrea - 10/11/2019

Great sports opportunities with a great involvement. Class sizes are small enough to get the information and help needed. Freshman dorms could be bigger and revamped. Cafeteria is bright and open with a good selection of food. The campus is very beautiful.

Newberry College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Newberry College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Newberry College is 59%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Be patient and take the time to truly get to know yourself. There are teachers out there who will bring you down no matter where you go. As long as you don't lower your standards and fall for their words of demise, you will find friends in places that you'd never believe. Don't be afraid to loose friends as well. By and by you'll figure out which ones are the best for your mind and soul. Also, it's OK to be by yourself. This allows you to get your thoughts in order and carefully contemplate your next move in life. Be patient and walk around campus. A sound mind creates a sound soul and this is something that is hard to keep as the years progress. Lastly, colors are your best friend. Use them to your full advantage. You will be surprised at how much more you can learn and remember. So, do your best, study hard, watch funny movies, play games, submit yourself to nature, and you'll do the things that only you can do. See you in the future!!!

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  3. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    As I progress to the upper level classes the teachers give you more respect and freedom. Also if you show signs of hard work, they tend to be easier on you as they grade you tests. They automatically ask you to tutor people struggling in the same class as you and often give you words of praise and thanks both in and out of the classroom. Sometimes if they see you around campus they'll stop by and have a chat with you to make sure everything is going well.

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  4. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about Newberry College I would say, is probably the dorms. It is not the "Worst" thing, it is the most frowned upon. The dorms have been the same since my father attended Newberry College back in the late '70s. The dorms are acceptable to live in, and for the most part if the students would take care of them, things would be better. The dorms are what you would expect from a small private college that has been around for a very long time. They are not brand new and classy like D1 Universites and Colleges.

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  5. Describe the students at your school.

    Some of them I look up to for guidance and strength while others I perfer to keep a good distance from.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Class sizes are small...you will get more of your work done and stay focused

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish I had known that this college is not private as the price of tuition would lead you to think. Anyone can walk on our campus at anytime with out showing any i.d.

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  8. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    Nothing to really do on weekends

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  9. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Newberry College is a small college in Newberry, SC that though it may be small has a big heart and is a place of higher learning where you get your moneys worth in education while meeting friends that you will cherish for a lifetime.

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  10. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Newberry College is best known for not having a mascot during the 2008-2009 school year.

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  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Those who like a nice small school, where the classes aren't big. Also if you're big on music, nursing or pre-law or anything like that.

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  12. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Someone who is not ready to take the time it takes to be a good college student and someone who gets bored too easily.

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  13. What's unique about your campus?

    The size of the campus is the best thing about my school, because it is not big like a university and you don't get lost in the crowd. Here everyone knows everybody and i love it.

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  14. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    All sports team are popular and the greeks

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  15. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    Very diverse environment and all the staff work with the students

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  16. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    We all drink fireball religiously. Yes. It is true

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Student Body

Students

46%

female

54%

male

1,070

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

19%

Out-Of-State

76%

In-State

5%

International

Organizations

56

Student Organizations

5

Fraternities

4

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

78%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
N/A
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
26%
% Hispanic/Latino
4%
% White or Caucasian
57%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending Newberry College receive some sort of financial aid. 47% were awarded federal grants. While 80% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$24,862

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$900

Books and Supplies

$9,844

Room and Board

35,606

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$17,267
$30 - $48K
$18,700
$48 - $75K
$20,906
$75 - $110K
$22,345
$110K & UP
$21,653

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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