Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 75.3%
- Average SAT
- 1,016
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 928–1,103
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 19
- Total Enrollment
- 1,462
Admissions Overview
Newberry College is less selective with a 75% acceptance rate. Three out of four applicants get admitted, making this a realistic option for students who may not qualify for more competitive schools. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 928-1103 on the SAT, with an average of 1016. Students typically need around a 19 on the ACT to be competitive. The college seeks students who value community and want to compete in athletics, given that 801 of its 1,462 students play varsity sports. As a Lutheran institution founded in 1856, Newberry attracts students interested in a faith-informed education within a close-knit environment where personal attention comes standard.