The student-faculty ratio at Newman University is 11:1, and the school has 66.8 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Newman University include: Education; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Psychology; Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services; and Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 76 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
11:1
Total faculty
72 full time
117 part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
53%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
0%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
Classes with fewer than 20 students66.8%
20-4931.8%
50 or more1.3%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Computer literacy
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Philosophy
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
76%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
80%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
35%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
60%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
62%
6-year graduation rate of international students
50%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
-
Post-master's certificates
-
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
-
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
-
Doctoral degrees - other
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
-
Enlisted in the military
0.8%
Enrolled in continuing education
19.3%
Attended a graduate education program
4.9%
Attended a graduate engineering program
-
Attended medical school
7.4%
Attended a graduate nursing program
-
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Fort Hays State University
Iowa State University
Newman University
University of Kansas
Washburn University
Wichita State University
Seeking continuing education
1.2%
Not seeking employment
0.8%
No information provided by graduate
71.7%
Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Donald Bittner, M.D., M.B.A., Orthopedic surgeon, Capt, US Navy, DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF NAVAL PERSONNEL at the Medical Center in LANDSTRUHL GERMANY, Drew Bogner, Ph.D., President, Molloy College, Teresa Hall-Bartels, President, Hallbart Consulting, LLC; Non-profit Leadership; formerly CEO United Way International
Majors
General Information
Credits apply to multiple majors
sometimes
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Education 14%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences 11%
Psychology 8%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services 6%
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs 5%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$42,500
Health Professions and Related Programs
Majors Offered at This School
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Sports Communication
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Information Science/Studies
Education
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Occupational Therapist Assistant
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Forensic Science and Technology
Legal Professions and Studies
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Theology and Religious Vocations
Theology and Religious Vocations, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
Minors
Legal Professions and Studies
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
International/Global Studies
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Theology and Religious Vocations
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Journalism
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Business/Corporate Communications
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Associate, Bachelor's, Master's
Combined-degree programs
Sports Communication
Interdisciplinary
Liberal Studies
Student participation in special study options
Teacher certificate program14%
Double major10%
Honors program6%
Student-designed major5%
Distance learning2%
Student participation in special academic programs
First-year experiences34%
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
No
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-theology, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other
Cooperative education programs
Art, Business, Computer Science, Education, Humanities, Social/Behavioral Science, Biology
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, bilingual/bicultural
Subject areas offering education certification
5
Counseling services offered
academic
career
older student
personal
psychological
religious
Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
83
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
5%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
-
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
1
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Guatemala
Italy
United Kingdom
2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
-
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
