Campus & Student Life at Newman University

Home to about 1,577 undergraduates in 2020, Newman University is a small, private university located in Wichita, Kansas. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Newman University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Newman University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Newman University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Newman University is Affiliated With the Roman Catholic Faith.

Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Roman Catholic faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Roman Catholic Colleges and Universities.

Newman University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Newman University Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Newman University

Newman University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Newman University

Newman University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,577 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 915 (58.0%). Part-time attendance was 662 (42.0%).

Newman University is Ranked #1,444 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Newman University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Newman University #1444 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Newman University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Newman University Diversity Guide.

Newman University Competes in the NCAA

Newman University has a total of 226 student athletes, 130 men and 96 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Newman University Athletics