Acceptance
86%
Avg SAT
1180
In-State
$16,828
Grad Rate (4yr)
64%
Retention
81%
Earnings
$60,509
AI Overview
Christopher Newport University combines liberal arts with professional programs in a tight-knit community of 4,500 students in Newport News, Virginia. The university stands out for blending strong programs in environmental science, communications, and information technology with a residential campus culture that feels more like a private college. Students who want personal attention—small classes, close faculty relationships—without the private school price tag thrive here. A unique highlight: CNU's President's Leadership Program develops civic-minded leaders through mentorship and real-world projects.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
In-State Tuition
$16,828
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,178
Room & Board
$12,460
Average Net Price
$23,015
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
16%
Take Federal Loans
37%
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$60,509Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$25,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesComputer Science
60 graduates
$101,900
4 yrs after graduation
Information Science/Studies
39 graduates
$88,842
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
182 graduates
$81,840
4 yrs after graduation
Economics
23 graduates
$75,365
4 yrs after graduation
Chemistry
27 graduates
$66,171
4 yrs after graduation
Political Science and Government
61 graduates
$65,241
4 yrs after graduation
Music
12 graduates
$63,852
4 yrs after graduation
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
52 graduates
$62,828
4 yrs after graduation
Communication and Media Studies
81 graduates
$57,254
4 yrs after graduation
Biology, General
132 graduates
$55,657
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
26+ programsAnd 14 more programs available
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