- Acceptance rate: 86% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.8, as reported by the college for 2023–24
- SAT, middle 50%: 550–660 reading and writing, 510–630 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 25–30 composite
- Average net price: $22,864 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Christopher Newport University reviews each application.
Christopher Newport University average GPA
Christopher Newport University reported an average high school GPA of 3.8 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so this figure can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Christopher Newport University acceptance rate
Christopher Newport University admitted 6,316 of 7,341 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 86%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Christopher Newport University is a public 4-year university in Newport News, Virginia, with 4,369 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Christopher Newport University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 550 | 610 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 560 | 630 |
| ACT Composite | 25 | 27 | 30 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1180 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Christopher Newport University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
AP credit
Christopher Newport University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,864 a year at Christopher Newport University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is Christopher Newport hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Christopher Newport University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What are Christopher Newport's SAT and ACT score ranges?
The middle 50% of Christopher Newport University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 550–660 in reading and writing and 510–630 in math; ACT composite 25–30, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
Does Christopher Newport require the SAT or ACT?
Check Christopher Newport University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Christopher Newport University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 38% sent SAT scores and 3% sent ACT scores.
What GPA do you need to get into Christopher Newport?
Christopher Newport University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.8, as reported by the college in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
How many applicants get into Christopher Newport?
Christopher Newport University's acceptance rate was 86% for fall 2024: it admitted 6,316 of 7,341 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Is a 3.5 GPA good enough for Christopher Newport?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Christopher Newport University admitted 86% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.5 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How much does GPA matter at Christopher Newport?
A lot: Christopher Newport University requires high school GPA, high school record, college preparatory program and essay or personal statement. It considers high school class rank, recommendations, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status if you send them. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Christopher Newport look at legacy status?
Yes. Christopher Newport University considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Christopher Newport give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Christopher Newport University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Christopher Newport?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,864 a year at Christopher Newport University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Christopher Newport's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Christopher Newport UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Christopher Newport University Common Data Set 2023–24Christopher Newport University: average high school GPA of first-year students.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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