Christopher Newport University
Newport News, Virginia · Public
Christopher Newport University admitted 86% of 7,341 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1100–1300 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 75% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Christopher Newport University
Enter a score to see whether Christopher Newport University is a reach, target or likely school for you.
Based on the admit rate (86%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.
A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more. To see your whole list at once, use the chances calculator.
Application deadlines
Christopher Newport University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 15, 2026
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- February 1, 2027
The application fee is $65, and Christopher Newport University accepts the Common App fee waiver. Christopher Newport University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Christopher Newport University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Christopher Newport University doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.
378 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 86 took it, and 36 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Christopher Newport University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
Important
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Essay
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Talent or ability
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Considered
- First generation
- Where you live
- State residency
Not considered
- Legacy
- Religion
What it costs
Full price with housing is $34,523 in-state and $49,160 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $22,864 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Christopher Newport University’s acceptance rate?
Christopher Newport University admitted 86% of applicants: 6,316 of 7,341 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).
When is Christopher Newport University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 15, 2026, early action is due December 1, 2026, and regular decision is due February 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Christopher Newport University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1100 to 1300, with a median around 1200. A score at or above 1200 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Christopher Newport University’s application fee?
The application fee is $65 for 2026–27, and Christopher Newport University accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Christopher Newport University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Christopher Newport University asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Christopher Newport University have supplemental essays?
No. Christopher Newport University has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
Not sure which colleges fit?
A Clarity Prep mentor builds a balanced list with your student and checks in every week until it’s done.
Writing your essay? Get a free college essay review.