Aid signal
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$16,351
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,988
Avg On-Campus Living
$12,360
Avg Off-Campus Living
$13,850
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$28,711
Net price (after aid)$22,197
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,652
$30k – $48k$11,509
$48k – $75k$15,030
$75k – $110k$24,931
$110k+$30,024
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$60,509
Median debt at graduation$25,000
Est. monthly loan payment$265
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.4×Graduates earn about 2.4× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants15%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans36%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
75%
Freshman Retention
83%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$60.5k above avg
Strong completion rate
75% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
83% above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$16.4k
Out-of-state
$31k
Net price
$22.2k
Pell
15%
Median debt
$25k
Earnings (10y)
$60.5k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
CommunicationsComputer ScienceEngineeringArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (20)
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
CybersecuritySoftware Engineering
Engineering
Mechanical EngineeringElectrical Engineering
Arts & Humanities
English LiteratureHistoryPhilosophyArt History
Natural Sciences
ChemistryMathematics
Admissions
Acceptance rate
88%
SAT range
1100 - 1300
ACT range
23 - 29
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Christopher Newport University located?
- Christopher Newport University is located in Newport News, VA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Christopher Newport University?
- Christopher Newport University is a public university based in VA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Christopher Newport University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Christopher Newport University is approximately 88%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Christopher Newport University?
- Christopher Newport University's published in-state tuition is approximately $16,351 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Christopher Newport University?
- Christopher Newport University reports total enrollment of approximately 4,498 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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