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Public · Newport News, Virginia

Christopher Newport University

Urban campus · 4,365 undergraduates · 13 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
86%
ACT middle 50%
25–30
Average net price
$23,015
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
72%
The entrance to Christopher Newport University, featuring the York River Hall freshman residence hall, the Trible Library, and the Pope Chapel.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Christopher Newport University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$12,461
$30,001 – $48,000
$12,752
$48,001 – $75,000
$14,163
$75,001 – $110,000
$22,776
Over $110,000
$30,584

For students receiving federal aid, at in-state tuition.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$33,766
Tuition, in-state
$16,828
Tuition, out-of-state
$31,178
First-years given a grant by the school
57%
Average grant from the school
$5,278
Median debt at graduation
$25,000
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
86%
SAT middle 50%
1060–1290
ACT middle 50%
25–30
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
82%

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Christopher Newport University athletics

NCAA D3, 11 women's and 10 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–50
Basketball1821
Cross country1017
Field hockey22–
Football–132
Golf710
Lacrosse2957
Sailing59
Soccer3232
Softball30–
Tennis810
Track & field2847
Volleyball19–

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Biological & biomedical sciences
15%
Business & marketing
14%
Psychology
14%
Social sciences
13%
Communication & journalism
10%
Computer & information sciences
9%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
72%
First-year retention
82%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$60,509
Median debt at graduation
$25,000
Students with a Pell grant
16%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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