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Newberry College

Newberry, SC·Private nonprofit·1,479 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. earnings-to-debt ratio is tight. financial aid brings net price below sticker.

90%
Accept
1,479
Students
$21,656
Net Price
45%
Grad Rate
$37,600
Earnings
10 yr
$26,805
Debt

About This School

Newberry College is a private nonprofit institution located in Newberry, South Carolina with approximately 1,479 undergraduate students enrolled. Newberry College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The average net price after financial aid is $21,656 per year. The graduation rate is 45%, and the typical graduate earns $37,600 within 10 years of enrollment.

Newberry College is a private Lutheran college in Newberry, South Carolina. As of 2023, it had 1,521 students.

The numbers tell a mixed story here — a 44% graduation rate means fewer than half of students who start actually finish, which is a real concern worth discussing before committing. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $15,750, and the net price of around $20,000/year is reasonable for a private college with a close-knit, faith-affiliated community. Worth considering if you're drawn to small-school personal attention and Lutheran values, but have an honest conversation about what support systems are in place to help you stay on track to graduation.

Founded
1856
Setting
Distant town
Religious Affiliation
Evangelical Free Church of America
Avg Faculty Salary
$7,467

Popular Programs

Health Professions21%
Business & Marketing18%
Biological Sciences8%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Psychology6%
Education6%
Social Sciences3%
Communications1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Cody GarbrandtLee AtwaterCorey Anderson

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

Test Policy: Neither required nor recommended

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite19

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$31,100
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,100
Avg Net Price
$21,656
after aid

Net Price by Family Income

Under $30k$19,887
$30–48k$19,229
$48–75k$21,786
$75–110k$23,619
$110k+$23,578

Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants49%
Median debt at graduation$26,805

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
45%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
69%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,600
after enrollment
Median Debt
$26,805
at graduation

Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender

Male graduates$35,600
Female graduates$28,900

Gap: 19% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$26,805
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$32,900
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$37,600
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 1.4x

Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White52%
Black35%
Hispanic/Latino2%
Asian1%
American Indian/Alaska Native1%
International3%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,479 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Newberry College

2100 College St

Newberry, SC 29108

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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