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Christopher Newport University is a public regional university located in Newport News, Virginia. Christopher Newport University is very inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at Christopher Newport University is in the top 50% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $55,027 10 years after enrolling, 11th in Virginia, and in the top 50% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, Christopher Newport University bachelor students earn 4% more than the national average. Christopher Newport University is ranked 14th in Virginia.
Christopher Newport University’s median net annual cost of $25,855 and average years to graduate of 4.3 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at Christopher Newport University sorted by number of graduates - Psychology, Biology, Business Administration, Comms & Media Studies, Poli Sci/Government, Computer Science - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$25,855
Average years to graduate
4.3
Computer Engineering
Rank: #131
Economic score: 2.31
Computer Systems Analysis
Rank: #52
Economic score: 3.8
Economics
Rank: #261
Economic score: 4.78
Mathematics
Rank: #205
Economic score: 4.86
Chemistry
Rank: #117
Economic score: 4.92
History
Rank: #143
Economic score: 5.35
English Language & Lit
Rank: #136
Economic score: 5.65
Sociology
Rank: #204
Economic score: 6.6
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Rank: #87
Economic score: 8.57
Social Work
Rank: #275
Economic score: 18.59
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 1 graduate programs at Christopher Newport University - Education - are shown below.
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.3 years. 77% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at Christopher Newport University is 15% higher than the state average, and 20% above the average for all regional universities in the country.
At Christopher Newport University, Pell Grant recipients represent 13% of the measured graduating class, 22% lower than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at Christopher Newport University graduates within 4.2 years.
Christopher Newport University is in the bottom 10% of schools for graduating Pell recipients.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
Christopher Newport University’s economic mobility score of 9.3 is calculated by adjusting the 2.38 economic score of lower-income students by the 13% pell grant recipients within the student body. Christopher Newport University’s EMS of 9.3 ranks in the bottom 25% nationally.false
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Bottom 25%
The average Title IV recipient at Christopher Newport University pays $25,855 a year, $5,883 less than the $31,738 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $25,855
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At Christopher Newport University, 65% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $25,855 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 44% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $8,923. This is 10% less than the national average.
Federal grants
$5,122
Pell grants
$4,670
State grants
$5,211
Institutional grants
$3,795
Christopher Newport University's very inclusive admissions are indicated by their 89% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 6,699 applicants, of which 5,931 were admitted and 1,012 enrolled. Christopher Newport University doesn't have a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed after a hard admissions deadline.
Full time
99%
83%
Female
60%
59%
First time
84%
59%
In-state
94%
68%
1st generation
18%
35%
White
76%
52%
Black
7%
14%
Hispanic
7%
15%
Asian
4%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
7%
12%