Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA • public • Division III | Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference

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Overview

Institution Type

public

Campus Setting

Urban (City: Midsize)

Student Population

Undergrad: 4,542 • Total: 4,642

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Newport News, VA
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Website

https://cnu.edu/

Region

Southeast

Carnegie Classification

M3: Master's Colleges & Universities – Smaller Programs

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 2,172 (47.8%) • Female: 2,370 (52.2%)

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

88.0%

6,212 admitted from 7,062 applicants

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 560-670
Math: 540-630
Total: 1100-1300

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

23-29

Application Types Offered

EA ED I RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$65

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	12/1/2025
ED I:	11/15/2025
RD:	2026-02-01

Academic Outcomes

Freshman Retention Rate

83.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

In-State

$27,044

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Out-of-State

$40,994

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

In-state: $10,288
Out-of-state: $24,238

Room & Board

$12,460

Books & Supplies

$4,296

Students Receiving Pell Grants

16%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division III

Conference

Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference

Men's Sports (10)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women's Sports (11)

Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Golf Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field (Indoor) Track and Field (Outdoor)

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