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Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VAPublicCity Setting
Open Admission • 86% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Christopher Newport University is a public institution located in the city setting of Newport News, VA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 86%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.4K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
86% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading550 - 660
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math510 - 630
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite25 - 30
1typical 50% range36
86%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Social Sciences18% of degrees
Biological Sciences15% of degrees
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $101,900
Earnings 5yr: $94,012
Debt: $22,250
Information Science/Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,842
Earnings 5yr: $88,413
Debt: $26,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,840
Earnings 5yr: $77,442
Debt: $24,250
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,365
Earnings 5yr: $71,646
Debt: $23,125
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,171
Earnings 5yr: $61,514
Debt: $27,000
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,241
Earnings 5yr: $62,548
Debt: $23,250
Music.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,852
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,828
Earnings 5yr: $52,776
Debt: $26,000
Communication and Media Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,254
Earnings 5yr: $58,422
Debt: $25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,921
Earnings 5yr: $54,210
Debt: N/A
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,657
Earnings 5yr: $59,142
Debt: $26,000
English Language and Literature, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,379
Earnings 5yr: $53,811
Debt: $27,000
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,057
Earnings 5yr: $58,418
Debt: $25,548
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,600
Earnings 5yr: $52,834
Debt: $23,500
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $53,564
Earnings 5yr: $63,118
Debt: N/A
History.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,458
Earnings 5yr: $51,200
Debt: $26,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $48,212
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,492
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $42,907
Earnings 5yr: $36,266
Debt: $26,000
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $97,949
Debt: N/A
Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $63,864
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$23,015
In-State Tuition$16,828
Out-of-State Tuition$31,178
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
16%
Pell Grants
37%
Take Loans
76%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$51,931
+17% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$60,509
Completion Signals
72%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
81%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
48%
Men52%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 48% men and 52% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
18%
Part-Time Share
2%
Avg Family Income
$109,550
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