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Christopher Newport University

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Newport News, Virginia 23606-3072

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Christopher Newport University is a public institution in Newport News with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1207, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.4K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

75% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $60,509 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,197.

Established
1960
Motto
"Students Come First"
Mascot
Captain Chris
Type
Public university
Division
Division III
88%Acceptance
1207SAT Avg
4,402Students
13:1Student:Faculty
75%Grad Rate
$60,509Earnings 10yr
$22,197Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Christopher Newport University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate88.0%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1207

Reading & WritingMid: 620
560670
MathMid: 595
540630

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 27
2329

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

88.0%

Trend

SAT Avg

1207

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$16,351
Tuition (out-of-state)$30,988
Room & Board$12,360
Books & Supplies$1,516
Total Cost of Attendance$32,242
Average Net Price$22,197
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,652
$30–48K$11,509
$48–75K$15,030
$75–110K$24,931
$110K+$30,024

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$22,197

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

35

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (27)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,402
Gender Split
52% / 48%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
15%

Race & Ethnicity

White 72%
Black 9%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 4%
Two+ 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate75.1%
Freshman Retention82.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,931
8 Years$57,119
10 Years$60,509

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$46,300
Men
$58,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#136

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Varsity Sports — Capital Athletic

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

111High

Estimated from VA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Washingtonpop. 690K
131 mi(227 min)
Raleighpop. 470K
149 mi(258 min)
Baltimorepop. 570K
154 mi(267 min)

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