Newbury College

Brooklyn, Massachusetts
4-year Private university

Overview

Newbury College is a private institution established in 1962 with suburban setting located at Brookline. It is ranked 36 in Regional Colleges North in 2018 edition of Best Colleges. Its tuition and fees are $ 35,540 (2018-19). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 621. It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#36 in Regional College North
Setting
Suburban
Location Brooklyn, Massachusetts
Type 4-year Private
Year Founded 1962
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
621 Undergraduates

Learning

15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Psychology
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
  • Legal Professions And Studies
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Personal And Culinary Services
  • Psychology
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$53,940
Cost of Attendance
$24,561
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $35,540
Outstate Tuition Fee $35,540
Room and Board Fees $14,900
$36,200 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

83% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
2.45 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Optional
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal

For International Students

71 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
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Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Mar
01
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
May
01
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$13,034 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$9,778 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $53,940
99% Students with need received Financial Aid
47% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application May 1
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Trustee Scholarship
Total Worth Full Tuition
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria Top 2% of their graduating classes (or GPAs above 3.95) and either SAT scores above 500 in each section or an ACT composite score of at least 21
Requirement for maintenance Maintain a GPA of 3.2 while enrolled at Newbury
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $23,000 per year
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria GPAs above 3.5 and either SAT scores above 500 in each section or an ACT composite score of at least 21
Requirement for maintenance Maintain a GPA of 3.0 while enrolled at Newbury
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Distinguished Scholarship
Total Worth $19,000 per year
Eligibility All entering freshmen
Minimum Criteria GPAs above 3.0 who have succeeded academically and who can contribute to the rich and vibrant life of the Newbury College community
Requirement for maintenance GPA of at least 2.5
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Leadership Award
Total Worth $2,500 per year
Details Students who display great leadership in high school and who plan to continue to serve their fellow students at Newbury are eligible
Community Service Award
Total Worth $2,500 per year
Details Students who have consistently shown a commitment to community service, through their actions and activities are awarded

Students

621 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
60% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
42% Students graduate within 6 years