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.
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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