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$16,828
per year
In-State Tuition
85%
Acceptance Rate
72%
Graduation Rate
81%
Retention Rate
Christopher Newport University is an educational institution in Newport News, VA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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22 of 22 CLEP exams accepted
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Healthcare & Medicine
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
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Sports
11
Men’s teams
12
Women’s teams
Team Sports(8)
Football
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Individual Sports(5)
Tennis
Golf
Track and Field (Indoor)
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Aquatic Sports(1)
Sailing
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
Historical data for first-time undergraduate applicants seeking a degree or certificate; requirements may have changed. This does not specify a number of recommendation letters.
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
CNU awards merit scholarships through its Honors Program and President's Leadership Program, plus a renewable out-of-state incentive scholarship.
Honors Program Scholarship
CompetitiveRenewable $5,000 residential scholarship (no period stated)
Renewable
Indicate honors interest on the Common Application, submit the supplemental essay and interview; priority Dec. 15, final deadline Feb. 15
Requires a 3.75 cumulative high school GPA and a 1310 SAT or 28 ACT; test-optional applicants are considered with added emphasis on curriculum rigor. Interview required. Students in both Honors and the President's Leadership Program receive just one scholarship.
President's Leadership Program Scholarship
CompetitiveRenewable $1,000 - $5,000 residential scholarship (no period stated)
Renewable
Indicate PLP interest on the Common Application, submit the supplemental essay and interview; priority Dec. 15, final deadline Feb. 15
Competitive applicants typically have at least a 3.5 GPA and a 1250 SAT or 26 ACT (typical profile, not a minimum); test-optional applicants are considered. Interview required.
Out-of-State Incentive Scholarship
CompetitiveRenewable $3,000 scholarship (no period stated)
Renewable
No separate application; awarded on a time- and fund-available basis after the notification date for your application type
For new freshmen who are non-residents for tuition purposes; based on holistic review of high school academic performance.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 27, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$12,461
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$60,509
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Newport News, Virginia
Newport News city
Control
Public
Programs Listed
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