Newberry College

It is moderately difficult to get into Newberry College. Around 57% of applicants get into Newberry College each year. Last year, 2,160 students applied to Newberry College and 1,240 were admitted.

Reach out to Newberry College's admissions department to confirm any application fees and information.

Students who apply to Newberry College for the fall semester should hear back from Newberry College by October 1.

Newberry College Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of Newberry College's admissions stats.

Newberry College 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.6
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	7%
Mean SAT Score	985
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	36%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	24%
Waitlist	No

Newberry College Application Deadlines

Check with Newberry College directly for more info on application deadlines.

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Applying Early to Newberry College?

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Newberry College may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Newberry College directly for more information about early applications.

➡️ Explore a list of some selective colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Newberry College Admissions

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How To Get Into Newberry College

Getting into Newberry College is moderately difficult.

In 2022, Newberry College accepted 57% of students, around 1,240 of the 2,160 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Newberry College, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Newberry College

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to Newberry College

Newberry College has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Newberry College Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Newberry College

What does Newberry College consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Academic GPA	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Newberry College for more information on admission factors.

Newberry College Application Requirements

To apply to Newberry College, all applicants must submit the following items. Check with Newberry College's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Newberry College?

Students admitted to Newberry College have an average unweighted GPA of 3.6.

Out of all students that were admitted, 13.8% submitted a class rank. At Newberry College 7% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 17% were in the top 25% and 55% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Newberry College, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	26.9%
3.75 and 3.99	11.9%
3.50 and 3.74	15.4%
3.25 and 3.49	15.4%
3.00 and 3.24	12.9%
2.50 and 2.9	14.7%
2.00 and 2.49	2.8%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Newberry College directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Newberry College does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 36% of Newberry College's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 24% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Newberry College?

To be competitive with other Newberry College applicants, you should strive to score between 950 and 1140 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Newberry College 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1140 and 25% of scored lower than 950, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Newberry College student is 985.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Newberry College students scored 565 or higher and 75% of students scored 470 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Newberry College students scored 590 or higher, and 75% scored a 470 or higher.

To be most competitive at Newberry College, you should strive to earn between 16 and 21 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 21 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Newberry College's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 21, and three out of four students scored lower than 21 on the ACT.

A 16 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Newberry College students. Only one out of every four students scored below 16.

More Information on Transferring to Newberry College

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Newberry College. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Newberry College during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Newberry College Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Newberry College?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Newberry College.

Does Newberry College accept transfer credits?

✅ Newberry College accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Newberry College accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • Life Long Learning Credit

Do I have to submit test scores to Newberry College?

✅ Newberry College is not test optional.

What is Newberry College's acceptance rate?

✅ Newberry College's acceptance rate is 57%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Newberry College?

🟨 Newberry College may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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