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Christopher Newport University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Newport News, VA

$9,100

Avg in-state tuition

$21,566

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Christopher Newport University

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Christopher Newport University is a small public university located on an urban campus in Newport News, Virginia. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,472, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 89%. The university offers 22 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 75%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,100, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $21,566.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

89% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

Graduation Rate Insight

75% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 25-29

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1110-1320

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Learn more about how we determine school awards

5k

Students enrolled

0%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

76%

Black

7%

Hispanic

7%

Two or more races

5%

Asian

4%

Unknown

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

55%

Socio-economic diversity

15% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $9,100 $21,566
Graduate $7,614 $16,722

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,320
On-campus room and board $11,760
On-campus other expenses $3,792
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $12,424
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $4,348
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $4,348

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $25,972 $38,438
Off-campus without family $27,192 $39,658
Off-campus with family $14,768 $27,234

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

16%

State Grant Aid

32%

Institution Grant Aid

59%

Pell Grant

15%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,219
State Grant Aid $5,211
Institution Grant Aid $3,795
Pell Grant Aid $4,670

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debt after graduation

$39k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Basketball
  • Field Hockey
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Sailing
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Indoor
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball
  • Baseball
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

7

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

8

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

9

History

BA

MA

DOC

10

History

BA

MA

DOC

11

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

12

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

13

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

14

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

15

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

16

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

17

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

18

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

19

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

Financial Aid Overview

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.