Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA • 4-year Public • Acceptance Rate 86%
Christopher Newport University is a public university in Newport News, Virginia. Christopher Newport University was founded in 1960 and enrolls 4,642 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 4,642 |
| Campus Setting | city |
| Admission rate | 86% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $16,351 |
| Out-of-State | $30,988 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Christopher Newport University, see the school’s admission page and online application.
| Test | 25th percentile score | Median score | 75th percentile score |
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| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 610 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 560 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 27 | 30 |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending CNU.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $10,001 | $24,238 |
| Fees | $6,350 | $6,750 |
| Room and Board | $12,360 | $12,360 |
| Books | $1,516 | $1,516 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $30,227 | $44,864 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Psychology, General | 159 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 148 | ||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 133 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 107 | ||
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 63 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 63 | ||
| Computer Science | 56 | ||
| Sociology, General | 54 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 49 | ||
| History, General | 46 | ||
| Economics, General | 41 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 34 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 31 | ||
| Finance, General | 26 | ||
| Information Science/Studies | 25 | ||
| Neuroscience | 22 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 21 | ||
| Social Work | 19 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 18 | ||
| Foreign Languages and Literatures, General | 15 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 15 | ||
| Philosophy | 11 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 10 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 9 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 5 | ||
| Physics, Other | 2 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release