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Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA • public • III | Coast-To-Coast Athletic Conference
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Acceptance
88.0%
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Grad Rate
75%
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Cost
$27,044 / $40,994

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
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
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Application Fee
$65
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
EA: 12/1/2025
ED I: 11/15/2025
RD: 2026-02-01

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
75.1%
4-Year Graduation Rate
66.0%
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
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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Common questions about Christopher Newport University

What is Christopher Newport University's acceptance rate?
Christopher Newport University accepts 88% of applicants, from 7,062 applications.
How much does Christopher Newport University cost?
Tuition and fees are $10,288 in-state and $24,238 out-of-state.
What ACT score do you need for Christopher Newport University?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 23 and 29 on the ACT.
What is Christopher Newport University's graduation rate?
75% of students graduate within six years.