Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA, USA

SEVP Certified
Urban campus
Financial aid available
86%
Acceptance rate
Verified May 2026
4,365
Students
Verified May 2026
13:1
Student-faculty ratio
Verified May 2026
73%
Graduation rate
Verified May 2026

About CNU

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Location

Newport News, VA, USA

SEVP & Work Rights

SEVP Certified Institution
OPT Available
No
CPT Available
No
STEM Designated
No

Key Stats

Acceptance Rate
86.0%

Country average: 72.5%

International Tuition
$31,178/yr

Country average: $21,775/yr

Total Students
4,365
Campus Setting
Urban
Student/faculty ratio
13:1

Admissions

SAT (average)
1180
SAT EBRW (25th-75th)
550 - 660
SAT Math (25th-75th)
510 - 630
ACT (midpoint)
27
ACT (25th-75th)
25 - 30

Outcomes

Freshman retention
81%
Graduation rate (6yr)
73%
Median earnings (10yr)
$60,509

Profile

Classification
Masters College or University
Endowment
$54M
Avg net price (after aid)
$23,015/yr

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