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ACCEPTANCE RATE

62.75%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

4

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$20,197

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

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Sociology Program

The sociology program at Newberry College prepares students for careers in defense, social service, schools, software, publishing, and social work in local health agencies, government, and private corporations. The program focuses on the study of human social institutions and social relationships. Program courses include: social theory, sociological research methods, social organization and structure, social stratification and hierarchies, dynamics of social change, family structures, social deviance and control, social institutions, and social problems. Get more details below including other South Carolina colleges that offer sociology program.

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Newberry College

100 West College Street, Sumter, SC

Newberry College provides a variety of program options for students to assist them in their growth and development. The school is located in Newberry, SC and operated as a private institution. The school maintains an Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. Enrollment at Newberry College is nearly 1,200 annually.

Here is a list of some of the popular programs Newberry College offers:

  • Business And Marketing Studies
  • Recreation And Fitness Studies
  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Communications And Journalism

The admissions process starts with the submission of an application, school records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions staff. An ACT or SAT exam may be required prior to applying, with scores in a range of 1290 to 1570 on the SAT and between 18 to 23 for the ACT exam is typical among students admitted to Newberry College. 61% of applicants are accepted to this school, of which 33 percent choose to attend. More information regarding admissions can be found at newberry.edu.

The cost of tuition is nearly $25,000 annually. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and therefore students should visit the school's net price calculator to understand their personalized cost estimate of attendance. Housing may be available for students that want to live on-campus at an estimated cost of $4,600 annually. Students attending Newberry College may be eligible for aid which is generally grants and loans.

The Newberry College Indians participate in several athletic programs, with competitions managed and overseen by the NCAA. Available sports offered:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division II)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Football (NCAA Division II)
  • Golf (NCAA Division II)
  • Soccer (NCAA Division II)

Contact information, academics information, areas of study offered, and much more may be viewed on school's website at newberry.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Sociology Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Newberry College offers a bachelor's degree program in sociology.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male5
Female2

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
Black3
White1
Multiple Races2
Unknown1

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Students who have completed the Sociology program at Newberry College, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:

Regulatory Affairs Managers

Description

Plan, direct, or coordinate production activities of an organization to ensure compliance with regulations and standard operating procedures.

Sociologists

Description

Study human society and social behavior by examining the groups and social institutions that people form, as well as various social, religious, political, and business organizations. May study the behavior and interaction of groups, trace their origin and growth, and analyze the influence of group activities on individual members.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, sociologists employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -0.7% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates Newberry College accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • Life Experience Credits
  • AP Course Credits
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Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Newberry College may offer services like:

  • Distance learning
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Career path counseling
  • Work study style employment
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

Newberry College is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (South Atlantic Conference)
  • Basketball (South Atlantic Conference)
  • Field Hockey
  • Football (South Atlantic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field, Indoor
  • Track and Field, Outdoor
  • Track and Field, X-Country
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling