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Newman University Baseball

Newman University (NU) · Wichita, Kansas · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate74%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate53%finish within six years
Undergraduates2,939Medium (2,000-10,000)
Student-to-faculty16 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Newman University Baseball coaches

Coaches at Newman University who recruit Men's Baseball, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Newman University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NCAA
Division
Division II
Conference
Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
newmanjets.com
Academics

Academics

What you'd study and how the school handles admissions.

Popular majors

AccountingArt/Art Studies, GeneralBiochemistryBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBiomedical Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralChemistry, General
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
16 : 1
Graduation rate
53% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$35,500
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$19,315
Campus

Where it is

Newman University in Wichita.

Location
Wichita, Kansas
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
Roman Catholic
Time zone
Central
Website
newmanu.edu
Overview

About Newman University Baseball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Lance Spongberg, the Head Coach, leads the Newman University Baseball staff of 3 coaches, verified June 2026. Newman University (NU) competes in NCAA Division II Baseball as a member of the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association. Newman University is a small private school in Wichita, Kansas with 2,939 undergraduates, a 74% acceptance rate and an average net price of $19,315 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Newman University Baseball

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Lance Spongberg, the Head Coach and Jake Sellinger, the Assistant Coach. Newman University has 3 coaches for Baseball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, and measurables like exit velocity, 60-yard time or pitching velocity in the subject line and first sentences. Division II coaches look for athletes who can contribute early, and often split partial scholarships across a roster.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with game at-bats or bullpen work, with the link near the top so Lance can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitMention your GPA, test scores and intended major so the coach can check your admission chances.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Newman University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.
Email the Newman University coaches from your Gmail. Free for 7 days.
Questions

Newman University Baseball FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Newman University D2?

Yes. Newman University competes in NCAA Division II Baseball, in the Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

Is Newman University public or private?

Newman University is a private nonprofit school in Wichita, Kansas.

What conference is Newman University Baseball in?

The Mid-America Intercollegiate Athletic Association.

Does Newman University offer athletic scholarships for Baseball?

Newman University competes in NCAA Division II, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Newman University Baseball have?

3 coaches, led by Lance Spongberg, the Head Coach.

How much does Newman University cost?

In-state tuition is $35,500 and out-of-state tuition is $35,500 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $19,315.

What is the Newman University acceptance rate?

74% of applicants are admitted.

How do I contact the Newman University Baseball coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified June 2026