Newberry College Acceptance Rate
Newberry, South Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,269
- Admitted
- 3,193
- Yield
- 14.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Newberry College's acceptance rate has risen from 56.7% in 2014–15 to 74.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,045 to 4,269 (+309%) over that period.
Its 74.8% rate makes Newberry College more selective than about 53% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 31 tracked South Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 45%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (76.3% for women vs 72.9% for men, a 3.4-point gap). Newberry College has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 14.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,045 | 593 | 56.7% | 277 |
| 2015–16 | 1,163 | 652 | 56.1% | 267 |
| 2016–17 | 1,445 | 862 | 59.7% | 285 |
| 2017–18 | 1,807 | 1,054 | 58.3% | 355 |
| 2018–19 | 2,264 | 1,502 | 66.3% | 353 |
| 2019–20 | 1,968 | 1,235 | 62.8% | 340 |
| 2020–21 | 2,163 | 1,224 | 56.6% | 309 |
| 2021–22 | 2,160 | 1,240 | 57.4% | 328 |
| 2022–23 | 3,196 | 2,407 | 75.3% | 398 |
| 2023–24 | 4,269 | 3,193 | 74.8% | 470 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,394 | 1,827 | 76.3% |
| Men | 1,875 | 1,366 | 72.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 410–540 | 5% |
| SAT Math | 410–520 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–24 | 7% |
How Newberry College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Newberry College's acceptance rate?
Newberry College's acceptance rate is 74.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,193 admitted of 4,269 applicants).
Is Newberry College test optional?
Newberry College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Newberry College?
Newberry College received 4,269 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,193.
What SAT score do you need for Newberry College?
Admitted students at Newberry College typically scored 410–540 on SAT Reading/Writing and 410–520 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Newberry College getting harder to get into?
Newberry College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 56.7% in 2014–15 to 74.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.newberry.edu/.