Location: Brookline, Massachusetts, 3 miles from downtown
Boston
Founded: 1962
Full-time and Part-time Enrollment: 1,311
Traditional Undergraduates
- Enrollment: 925
- Female-male ratio: 60:40
- Percentage of students who receive need-based financial aid: More than 75%
- Percentage of students who live in college housing: 45%
- U.S. States represented in student population: 21
- Percentage of international students: 7%, representing 35 countries
- Percentage of multicultural students: 35%
- Student-faculty ratio: 15:1
Faculty
- Full-time: 35
- Adjunct: 40
Administration
| Hannah M. McCarthy | President |
| Hannah Levertov | Dean of the College |
| Salvadore A. Liberto | Vice President for Enrollment & Dean of Admission |
| Paul N. Martin | Vice President of Student Affairs |
The Newbury Commitment
- We are committed to career-oriented internships during
your time at Newbury.*
- We are committed to merit-based financial aid based
on your high school academic record.
- We are committed to providing students with career mentors
from among our faculty, staff, trustees, alumni or corporate
leaders.
- We are committed to student satisfaction. If, six months
after your graduation with a bachelor degree and a 3.0
G.P.A. or better, you are not employed, or employed in
a job you are not happy with, you can return to Newbury
College and take up to ten courses free of charge.
*International students have an opportunity to
work as interns; however, they must follow regulations set
by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
(USCIS).
Academic Calendar
The College operates on a two semester basis and
offers a full summer session.
Accreditation
New England Association of Schools and College,
Inc. (NEASC) through its Commission on Institutions of Higher
Education
Interior Design program accredited by Council
for Interior Design Accreditation
Business and Computer programs accredited by International
Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
Programs of Study
The School of Arts, Science & Design
- Bachelor Degree Programs
- Communication
- Computer Science
- Corporate Communications
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
- Legal Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Pre-Law*
- Psychology
The School of Business & Management
- Bachelor Degree Programs
- Business Administration
- Accounting
- Business Management**
- Fashion Merchandising
- Finance
- Information Technology Management
- International Business Management
- Sports Management
- Health Care Management
The Roger A. Saunders School of Hotel & Restaurant Management
- Bachelor Degree Programs
- Hotel, Restaurant and Service Management
- Culinary Management
- Hotel Administration
- Associate Degree Programs
- Culinary Arts
- Food Service & Restaurant Management
- Hotel & Resort Management
* An optional 3+3 program exists for students
who obtain a Newbury College bachelor degree and a juris
doctor degree in six years with the Massachusetts School
of Law at Andover or the Southern New England School of
Law.
** An optional 3+3 program exists for students
to obtain a Newbury college bachelor degree and a juris
doctor degree in six years with the Massachusetts School
of Law at Andover.
Admission Deadlines
Early Action – December 1
Students are notified by January 1 and should deposit by
May 1
After January 1 – Rolling Admission
Applicants are notified within 2-3 weeks
Students should deposit by May 1
Required documents for admission include secondary
school transcript (and college transcripts, if transferring),
two letters of recommendation and an essay. SAT scores required
if you wish to be considered for merit scholarships.
Scholarships
Students who have submitted SAT scores are automatically considered for merit based scholarships. These awards are based on academic performance, course selection, and co-curricular activities.
The four types of scholarships include:
| Newbury | a one third tuition scholarship |
| Distinguished | a one half tuition scholarship |
| Presidential | a full tuition scholarship |
| Saunders Scholarship | $2,500 per year |
Financial Aid
In 2005-2006 Newbury administered $11.4 million
in financial aid from all sources and commits approximately
$5.9 million in grants and scholarships to students each
year.
Students need to complete the Free Application
for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and include Newbury as a
school of choice.
Newbury’s Title IV School code = 007484
The FAFSA form is available in January – on paper in the high school
guidance office, or on-line at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Estimated Costs for 2008-2009
| Application Fee | $50 |
| Tuition Deposit | $100 |
| Housing Deposit | $350 |
| Tuition | $20,900 |
| Average Room & Board | $10,700 |
| Technology Fee | $400 |
| Comprehensive Student Fee | $700 |
| Estimated Books & Supplies | $1,650 |
Athletics
13 Men’s and Women’s NCAA Division III Teams
Men’s and Women’s Basketball
Men’s and Women’s Volleyball
Men’s and Women’s Cross Country
Men’s and Women’s Tennis
Men’s Baseball
Men’s Golf
Men’s Soccer
Women’s Soccer
Women’s Softball
Activities
Newbury students participate in a wide array of
clubs and activities each year. A sample of these organizations
include:
Student Government Association
International Student Organization
The Joshua Generation
Resident Assistants
Admission Ambassadors
Student Athletic Advisory Association
Commuter Council
The Innkeepers Club
Habitat for Humanity
Orientation Leaders
Spanish American Club
Multi-Cultural Student Union
The Shalom Club
Residence Hall Council
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