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About Newberry College

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Newberry College is a private liberal arts college in Newberry, SC, known for its lutheran affiliated, small class sizes, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 75%, Newberry College is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 398 students each year. Newberry College is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 928–1103, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Newberry College offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $24,814 per year; the sticker price of $43,832 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Newberry College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

75%
Overall Accept Rate
1016
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 928 – 1103 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Newberry College

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Demonstrated Interest
Visit Newberry College's campus in Newberry, SC and make sure to sign in at the admissions office so your visit is on record. Newberry is a small school where staff genuinely notice prospective students who make the trip.
Essay Strategy
Newberry College has a Lutheran heritage that shapes its emphasis on servant leadership and community engagement, so if your essays or activities reflect service, leadership, or values-driven work, connect those themes explicitly to what you know about Newberry's mission.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Newberry College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$44k/yr$19.9k
30k-48k~$44k/yr$19.2k
48k-75k~$44k/yr$21.8k
75k-110k~$44k/yr$23.6k
110k+~$44k/yr$23.6k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

44%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$39k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,240
Undergrad Enrollment
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