Newport News, VA
Christopher Newport University is a public mid-sized school in Newport News, VA, enrolling about 4,365 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 86% of applicants get in. Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services graduates, especially in Computer Science, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $101,900/year. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Decision: Nov 15, 2026
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Feb 1, 2027
Confirm on Christopher Newport University's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $14,350 more per year in tuition and fees (1.9x the in-state rate).
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Christopher Newport University's numbers?
Check your chances hereSee full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what Christopher Newport University weighs in your application
Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Christopher Newport University's acceptance rate?
Christopher Newport University in Newport News, VA admits approximately 86% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for Christopher Newport University?
Admitted students at Christopher Newport University typically score between 1060–1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for Christopher Newport University?
Admitted students at Christopher Newport University typically score between 25–30 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Christopher Newport University cost?
Christopher Newport University's total cost of attendance is reported at $33,766 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
What is out-of-state tuition at Christopher Newport University?
For 2024-25, Christopher Newport University's published tuition and required fees were $31,178 for out-of-state students and $16,828 for in-state students -- $14,350 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for Christopher Newport University?
Christopher Newport University's deadlines are Early Decision Nov 15, 2026; Early Action Dec 1, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Christopher Newport University require students to live on campus?
No -- Christopher Newport University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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