Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Newport News, VA · Midsize city |
|---|---|
| Type | Public |
| Undergraduates | 4,365 |
| Acceptance rate | 86% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1100–1290 · 40% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1070–1260 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 22–29 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 75% |
| First-year retention | 86% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $33,766 in-state · $48,116 out-of-state |
| Application fee | $65 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 15, 2026
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Biology, Social sciences, Psychology, Communications.
Strongest majors at Christopher Newport University
- Philosophy & religion at Christopher Newport University: #146 of 562 schools, score 61/100, about 20 graduates a year
- History at Christopher Newport University: #183 of 692 schools, score 63/100, about 44 graduates a year
- Math & statistics at Christopher Newport University: #197 of 697 schools, score 60/100, about 26 graduates a year
- Communications & media at Christopher Newport University: #170 of 592 schools, score 69/100, about 81 graduates a year
- English & writing at Christopher Newport University: #207 of 697 schools, score 63/100, about 38 graduates a year
- Psychology at Christopher Newport University: #219 of 694 schools, score 63/100, about 152 graduates a year
- Art, music & theater at Christopher Newport University: #236 of 668 schools, score 65/100, about 52 graduates a year
- Sociology & anthropology at Christopher Newport University: #206 of 580 schools, score 62/100, about 48 graduates a year
Christopher Newport University campus map
On campus
TowneBank Stadium, Captains Park, Freeman Sports and Convocation Center, Ferguson Center for the Arts, Paul and Rosemary Trible Library, Gaines Theatre, Trieshmann Health and Fitness Pavilion, Auxillary Gym.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Chipotle, Subway Station, Dunkin', Bojangles'
- Coffee: Rita's Italian Ice, Starbucks, Mariners' Park Café
- Shops: Museum Shop
- Museums and culture: The Mariners' Museum
- Groceries: Harris Teeter, Food Lion
- Parks: Boulevard Park, Causey's Mill Historic Park
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