
Newberry College's overall acceptance rate for the application year 2023 stands at 74.8%, with 4,269 applicants and 3,193 accepted students. This represents a slight decline from 75.3% in 2022, during which 3,196 applicants were evaluated and 2,407 were accepted. The acceptance rates have fluctuated notably in previous years, dropping from 62.7% in 2019 and 66.3% in 2018, illustrating a trend of increased competition in the admissions process over recent years. Prior to the recent uptick in acceptance rates, the college recorded a lower 57.4% acceptance in 2021 and a 56.5% rate in 2020, signaling a recovery in applications and acceptance levels.