Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA · City · 4,365 students
4
YearPublic
City
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
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Location
Newport News, VA, 23606-3072 · City campus
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Nearest airport from college
ORF · Norfolk
29 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$33,766
Out-of-state COA
$48,116
Avg net price
$23,015
Room & board
$12,460
In-state tuition
$16,828
Out-of-state tuition
$31,178
Books & supplies
$1,564/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$12,461
$30–48k
$12,752
$48–75k
$14,163
$75–110k
$22,776
$110k+
$30,584
Admissions
Admit rate
86%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1180
Reading 550–660
Math 510–630
ACT midpoint
27
Composite 25–30
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Christopher Newport University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
73%
1st-yr retention
81%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
75%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
76%
Transferred
23%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
2%
Median earnings (6yr)
$51,931
Median earnings (10yr)
$60,509
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$9,500–$27,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$30,820
Student Body
Men 48%Women 52%
13
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
16%
First-generation
18%
Median family income
$97,520
Independent students
2%
Avg age at entry
19.0
Part-time students
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
68%
Hispanic
9%
Black
9%
Asian
4%
Two or more
6%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$51,931
10 years after entry
$60,509
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Institutional
Endowment
$54M
Classification
Master's (Small)
Full-time faculty
67%
Avg faculty salary
$10,989/mo
Instructional spend/student
$12,950
Federal loan rate
37%
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