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Newman University, also known as NU, is a coeducational, Catholic, liberal arts university located in Wichita, Kansas, United States. It was established in 1902 by the Adorers of the Blood of Christ. It gained university status in 1998. NU is named in honor of John Henry Cardinal Newman, a Roman Catholic priest. The university offers undergraduate as well as master level programs in diverse areas of study.
There are many student activities at Newman University. Students can participate in the wide variety of on-campus clubs and organizations. Some of the popular ones are the Campus Activities Board (CAB), Newman Ambassadors Association, Environmental Change Organization, Health Professionals Club, and Multicultural Leadership Organization.
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Campus Location3100 McCormick Ave
Wichita, KS 67213-2097
USA
Main Tel: (316) 942-4291
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
Newman University HighlightsWhere Newman University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in family and social work and education and teaching.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 245 | 25 | | Master | 141 | 7 | | Associate | 63 | 6 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Newman University was 2,166 in 2007 (1,531 full-time equivalent). About 46% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 54% of the class. Undergrads are 76% of enrolled students and graduate students are 24%. About 12% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 88% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 17,928 | | Room | $ 2,820 | | Board | $ 2,622 | | Books and supplies | $ 931 | | Other | $ 4,721 |
Financial Aid: Newman University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 9 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 64 | | Without tenure; tenure not available | | 2 |
Housing and MealsNewman University provides on-campus housing for 450 of its 1,531 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Newman University AthleticsNewman University is in the Heartland Conference for major sports. Newman University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 209 male students received the aid (men were 65% of those receiving aid) and 114 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 35% of students receiving such aid) .
Newman University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 59% | | Women | 67% | | All | 63% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 400-600 | | Math | 450-570 | | Writing | 460-590 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (2 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (89 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Finance
- Management Information Systems
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (4 awarded) - Information Science/Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (103 awarded) - Curriculum and Instruction
- Educational Evaluation and Research
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (46 awarded) LAW (7 awarded) - Legal Assistant/Paralegal
LIBERAL ARTS (22 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- History
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Sociology
MATHEMATICS (2 awarded) MEDIA (2 awarded) - Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (49 awarded) - Diagnostic Medical Sonography/Sonographer & Ultrasound Technician
- Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
- Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (68 awarded) - Nurse Anesthetist
- Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (5 awarded) - Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (7 awarded) - Theology and Religious Vocations
SCIENCE (22 awarded) - Biochemistry
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (6 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (15 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Psychology
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