Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA · Public
Test scores
Admitted students score between 1060 and 1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
ACT midpoint: 27
Popular programs at Christopher Newport University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 194 | |
| 2 | Psychology, General. | 146 | |
| 3 | Biology, General. | 127 | |
| 4 | Communication and Media Studies. | 89 | |
| 5 | Political Science and Government. | 74 | |
| 6 | Sociology. | 52 | |
| 7 | Computer Science. | 50 | |
| 8 | History. | 48 | |
| 9 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 47 | |
| 10 | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 42 | |
| 11 | English Language and Literature, General. | 36 | |
| 12 | Neurobiology and Neurosciences. | 36 | |
| 13 | Economics. | 34 | |
| 14 | Information Science/Studies. | 30 | |
| 15 | Mathematics. | 24 | |
| 16 | Chemistry. | 24 | |
| 17 | Social Work. | 24 | |
| 18 | Music. | 17 | |
| 19 | Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services. | 15 | |
| 20 | Philosophy. | 13 |
Showing top 20 of 22 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Christopher Newport University?
Christopher Newport University has an acceptance rate of 86% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Christopher Newport University?
Admitted students at Christopher Newport University typically score between 1060 and 1290 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Christopher Newport University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Christopher Newport University is approximately $23,015 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Christopher Newport University?
4-year graduation rate data for Christopher Newport University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.