Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA · Public · 4,365 undergrads

• Admit rate: 86.0% (7,062 applicants)
• SAT middle 50%: 1060–1290 (ACT 25–30)
• Undergraduates: 4,365 (0.4% international)
• Average net price: $23,015 (per year after aid)
• Graduation rate: 72% (within 6 years)

Deadlines

• Early Decision: Nov. 15, 2026
• Early Action: Dec. 1, 2026
• Regular Decision: Feb. 1, 2027

Editor's notes

• Interview here. CNU strongly encourages it for everyone, requires it for PLP and Honors scholarships, and the CDS rates interest and the interview important. Book it by Dec. 15 so it counts for scholarship priority on any plan.
• If you're aiming for merit money, apply ED or EA and finish the PLP or Honors essays by Dec. 15. That gets you a Feb. 1 scholarship notice instead of April 1.

Sources

1. CNU Freshman Admission, How to Apply
2. CNU Freshman Admission, Admission Requirements
3. CNU Freshman Admission, Admission Review
4. CNU Freshman Admission, Interviews
5. CNU Freshman Admission, Merit Scholarships for Incoming Freshmen
6. CNU Freshman Admission, Frequently Asked Questions
7. CNU Freshman Admission, Test Optional
8. CNU Common Data Set 2023-24
9. CNU Institutional Research, Fall 2024 Freshman Class Profile
10. CNU Institutional Research, University Statistics
11. CNU President's Leadership Program, How to Apply
12. Common App, 2026-27 first-year requirements grid