Admissions Details
- Acceptance Rate
- 85.4%
- Average SAT
- 1,195
- SAT Range (25th–75th)
- 1,100–1,290
- ACT Composite (avg)
- 26
- Total Enrollment
- 4,402
Admissions Overview
Christopher Newport University is open admission with an 85% acceptance rate. Most applicants who meet basic requirements will gain admission. The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1100 and 1290 on the SAT, with an average of 1195. Students typically score around 26 on the ACT. The university draws heavily from Virginia, with 94% of students coming from in-state. Christopher Newport seeks students who value small class environments and personalized attention from faculty. The 13:1 student-faculty ratio reflects the school's commitment to undergraduate teaching. Ideal candidates appreciate the liberal arts approach and want to engage actively in campus life at a mid-sized public university.