
Neumann University is institutionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole, including matters such as academic standards, governance, and student support.
Accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid, but it does not mean that another college must accept every Neumann credit. It also differs from programmatic accreditation, which evaluates a particular professional program. Students considering nursing, teaching, or another licensed profession should check the accreditation and state-approval status of their specific program, along with the licensing rules in the state where they intend to work.
First-year applicants generally submit an undergraduate application and evidence of high school completion or an equivalent credential. Neumann considers high school GPA in admissions; its reported admissions criteria do not require class rank, recommendations, or SAT or ACT scores.
In a recent entering class, about 6% of enrolled first-time students submitted SAT scores. A median score from that small group should not be treated as a target for all applicants. Neumann admitted approximately 81% of its first-time applicants in the reported admissions cycle, but admission is not automatic and individual programs may have additional standards.
Applicants educated outside the United States or in a language other than English should review the applicable transcript and English-proficiency instructions. TOEFL is listed among the university's English-language proficiency requirements, though applicants should confirm which tests or exemptions apply to them. Nursing and other programs with clinical or professional requirements may also have separate steps. Because application timing can vary by program and entry term, applicants should use the deadline for their intended major and start date.
Neumann has promoted a free undergraduate application, but applicants should check the fee displayed for their particular application route and entry term before submitting. A graduate or specialized program may use a different process.
If an application route shows a charge that an applicant cannot afford, the appropriate step is to ask admissions about a waiver before payment. An application fee is separate from any enrollment deposit requested after admission; neither should be confused with tuition or mandatory semester fees.
Neumann students may have access to Army ROTC and Air Force ROTC through cooperating host institutions rather than units operated on Neumann's campus. Participation can therefore involve travel and course scheduling at another school.
ROTC participation, scholarship eligibility, and a resulting service obligation are related but distinct matters. A student interested in either branch should confirm that the host program accepts Neumann cross-enrollees, which courses fit a Neumann degree plan, how transportation works, and what contractual commitment - if any - would accompany a scholarship or commissioning path.
Neumann accepts transfer applicants for fall and spring entry and generally considers college credit earned at accredited institutions. Transfer admission and transfer-credit acceptance are separate decisions: an admitted student may still need particular courses reviewed for degree applicability.
Applicants should be prepared to submit official transcripts from every college attended and to follow any additional instructions tied to their intended major. Neumann also reports accepting some credit through CLEP, DSST/DANTES, and American Council on Education recommendations. Those options do not establish that a particular examination or course will fulfill a specific degree requirement.
Before enrolling, transfer students should request an official evaluation showing which credits apply to general education, the major, and electives. This is especially important in sequenced programs such as nursing or education, where a substantial number of accepted credits may not shorten the time needed to complete required coursework or placements.
Neumann provides international learning opportunities, including short-term experiences associated with university programs. Students interested in studying abroad should distinguish a faculty-led trip from a semester-long program: the academic calendar, credit approval, travel costs, and financial-aid treatment may differ.
Before committing to travel, a student should obtain written confirmation of how the experience fulfills degree requirements and what expenses fall outside ordinary tuition. Students in majors with tightly scheduled clinical work, student teaching, or prerequisites should check whether travel fits their course sequence. Available destinations and formats can change from year to year.
10% of admitted students enrolled (349 of 3,426)
Regular application deadline
August 31Early Decision
NoEarly Action
Yes, deadline December 1Median composite SAT score
996Median composite ACT score
21Percent of students submitting SAT scores
6%High school completions
General Educational Development (GED) requiredComputer required
NoComputer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution
YesSecondary school GPA
RequiredSecondary school rank
Neither required nor recommendedSecondary school record
Considered but not requiredCompletion of college-preparatory program
Considered but not requiredRecommendations
Neither required nor recommendedFormal demonstration of competencies
Neither required nor recommendedAdmission test scores
Neither required nor recommendedTOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language
RequiredOther Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Neither required nor recommendedOpen admission policy
NoDual credit
NoCredit for life experiences
YesAdvanced placement (AP) credits
YesOrientation program
YesDisabilities services
YesOff-campus study
YesROTC-Army
ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institutionROTC-Air Force
ROTC branch unit at a cooperating host institutionStudy abroad
YesWeekend/evening college
YesStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
YesPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoGenerally accepts credits
YesAccept ACE recommendation for credit
YesPossible transfer
Fall, SpringData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.