Christopher Newport University
Admissions

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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Christopher Newport University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

88
%
Acceptance rate
3.72
Average High School GPA
1200
SAT Midpoint
February 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Christopher Newport University?

88%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Christopher Newport accepted 88% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 7,062 people applied and 6,212 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
3456 / 3854 (90%)
Men
2756 / 3208 (86%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Christopher Newport University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

19%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 19% ended up enrolling at Christopher Newport University, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Christopher Newport University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Christopher Newport considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • State Residency
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Christopher Newport University?

3.72
Average High School GPA
1200
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Christopher Newport University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.72. 16% of freshmen who attended Christopher Newport were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 42% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
34%
3.75-3.99
19%
3.50-3.74
19%
3.25-3.49
16%
3.00-3.24
10%
2.50-2.99
3%

Christopher Newport is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

37%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

6%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
540
Math Mean
585
75th Percentile
630
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
560
Verbal Mean
615
75th Percentile
670
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1120
Composite Mean
1200
75th Percentile
1290

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Christopher Newport University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

February 1
Regular admission deadline
March 15
Application notification

Early Decision

Early Decision is a program in which students commit to attend a school if they are accepted. Some schools have a higher acceptance rate for Early Decision than regular decision. Christopher Newport's Early Decision acceptance rate is 94%, compared to 88% overall. If you’re sure you want to attend Christopher Newport University, you might consider applying Early Decision.

November 15
Applications Due
December 15
Notification Date
94%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate

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