NewU University

NewU University

1400 16th St. NW - Washington, DC 20036
Northeast Region
City Campus Setting
Very Small Size
34 Undergrad Enrollment
4:1 Student:Faculty
Bachelor’s Highest Degree
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NewU University
1400 16th St. NW - Washington, DC 20036
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Shorter, affordable, career-ready bachelor's degree on campus in Washington, DC.


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We're redefining college with a faster, more affordable, career-focused path to a degree.

  • Save a year of time and money and get a bachelor's in 3 years - no summer classes or extra courses required.
  • Career-ready majors and individual monthly coaching for success plus group career prep to help land a job after graduation.
  • Everyone pays in-state tuition no matter where you live.
  • Washington, DC campus steps from the White House with unmatched access to internships and career opportunities.
  • Convenient block class schedule only Monday-Thursday from 10 am - 3 pm.
  • Small collaborative community where everyone - professors, staff, and even the President - knows your name.

NewU is the first U.S. university to offer only 3-year Bachelor's degree programs with no summer semesters or extra classes. Now in its fourth year of operation, the university is licensed by the DC Higher Education Licensure Commission and a member of the Middle States Commission on Higher Education accreditor in the Candidate phase (pre-accredited). NewU is also approved by the VA so that veterans, spouses, and dependents can get all of their tuition and fees covered plus get a housing stipend of up to $2,880 per month in Washington, DC. NewU graduated its first class of students in  2025.

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Neighborhood

Located in the heart of Washington, DC's Logan Circle neighborhood, NewU University sits on a tree-lined street surrounded by independent bookstores, coffee shops, and restaurants representing cuisines from around the world. Students enjoy excellent walkability to the nearby Metro station, making it easy to explore the city's museums, monuments, and entertainment venues, while the immediate area offers a mix of residential charm and urban energy with galleries, boutiques, and casual dining spots perfect for a quick study break. The neighborhood attracts a diverse, creative crowd and maintains a welcoming atmosphere that balances the intensity of city life with pockets of calm green space.
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Walker’s Paradise
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Rider’s Paradise
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Biker’s Paradise
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Median rent nearby: ~$2,027/mo

Admissions & Enrollment

2026-27 Application Deadlines Deadline  
Rolling Admission Open Applications are reviewed as they arrive
Application deadlines are based on information from the college website or publicly available sources. Deadlines can change, so be sure to verify all deadlines with the college before applying.
  REQ Required REC Recommended CON Considered NR Not Required
Highschool GPA
Highschool Rank
Highschool Record
College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Admission test scores
Personal essay
· REQ = Required
· REC = Recommended
· CON = Considered
· NR = Not Required
Freshmen Class Total Men Women Another
Number of applicants 2,743 53 % 46 % -
Number admitted 2,716 54 % 45 % 1 %
Number enrolled 19 63 % 36 % -
Does not fall into either of the mutually exclusive binary categories provided

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Majors & Degrees

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration and Management
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Computer Science
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Data Science
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation
Energy and Environmental Policy
Psychology
Psychology
Bachelor’s
Top 10 in enrollment
Top 5 in enrollment
Top 10 based on enrollment
Top 5 based on enrollment
Area of Study Major Bachelor
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Business Administration and Management
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Computer Science
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Data Science
Sustainability Studies
Natural Resources and Conservation Energy and Environmental Policy
Psychology Psychology

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Private nonprofit and a small campus where everyone knows your name
Collaborative and supportive. Career coaching and mentors who meet with you each month.
NewU is VA-approved for veterans, spouses, and dependents!
NewU in one word from our students
Shorter, affordable, career-ready bachelors in Washington, DC
Sage Scholars are pre-approved for admission
College without the need for student loans
Class schedule all about you - Mon-Thu 10am-3pm only
Our first cohort of students got a diploma in just 3 years, and so can you
Jada graduated with no loans, and is starting her own business - so can you
Temi interned at a law firm, and got a job there before graduating - so can you
Urban oasis with a courtyard and a private park

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to provide the shortest, most affordable path to a bachelor's degree in the U.S. Our Vision is that by 2030 leading universities will adopt our operating and academic innovations and model to reform and improve Higher Education in service to society.


Tuition Rewards Usage Notes

Tuition Rewards are divided equally over a projected three (3) years.