Christopher Newport University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

88.0%

Acceptance Rate

4,402

Undergrads

$22,197

Net Price / Year

75.1%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Christopher Newport University

Christopher Newport University is a public 4-year institution located in Newport News, VA. The school enrolls approximately 4,454 students. With an acceptance rate of 88.0%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 4,454

Men 2,113

Women 2,341

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 14.6%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 81%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

National Association of Schools of... National Association of Schools of... Southern Association of Colleges and...

Admissions Data

88.0%

Acceptance Rate

7,341

Applications

1,140

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

550

660

SAT Math

510

630

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	7,341	6,316	1,140	86.0%
2022	7,428	6,340	1,161	85.4%
2020	7,311	5,587	1,155	76.4%
2018	7,430	5,035	1,228	67.8%
2016	7,532	4,682	1,228	62.2%

Costs & Financial Aid

$22,197

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

14.6%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

75.1%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

25 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	169	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	157	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	157	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	103	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	77	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	75	N/A	N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.	72	N/A	N/A
Computer Science.	57	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	52	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	44	N/A	N/A
History.	40	N/A	N/A
Economics.	35	N/A	N/A
Visual and Performing Arts, General.	34	N/A	N/A
Information Science/Studies.	26	N/A	N/A
Chemistry.	24	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	21	N/A	N/A
Social Work.	17	N/A	N/A
Computer Engineering.	16	N/A	N/A
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.	14	N/A	N/A
Music.	13	N/A	N/A
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.	12	N/A	N/A
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.	11	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	11	N/A	N/A
Physics.	10	N/A	N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$13,164,664

Total Athletics Expenses

$13,164,664

Total Athletics Revenue

627

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Lacrosse	Coed	94	$847,410	$847,410	N/A
Basketball	Coed	41	$833,519	$833,519	N/A
Football	Men	107	$831,122	$831,122	N/A
Soccer	Coed	59	$597,001	$597,001	N/A
Baseball	Men	50	$368,506	$368,506	N/A
Track and Field (Indoor)	Coed	76	$358,559	$358,559	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Coed	76	$358,559	$358,559	N/A
Tennis	Coed	19	$327,153	$327,153	N/A
Softball	Women	28	$300,105	$300,105	N/A
Volleyball	Women	13	$294,507	$294,507	N/A
Golf	Coed	17	$285,525	$285,525	N/A
Field Hockey	Women	19	$279,305	$279,305	N/A
Cross Country	Coed	23	$195,693	$195,693	N/A
Sailing	Coed	16	$129,527	$129,527	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Rape	70
Fondling	27
Burglary	14
Aggravated Assault	10
Motor Vehicle Theft	8
Robbery	2
Murder / Non-negligent Manslaughter	1