Newport News, VA
Admission is not highly competitive: about 88 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 72% to 88% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 7,204 | 5,179 | 1,238 | 72% |
| 2020 | 7,311 | 5,587 | 1,155 | 76% |
| 2021 | 6,699 | 5,931 | 1,012 | 89% |
| 2022 | 7,428 | 6,340 | 1,161 | 85% |
| 2023 | 7,062 | 6,212 | 1,163 | 88% |
Fall 2023 applicants
3,456 of 3,854 women and 2,756 of 3,208 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Christopher Newport University has an acceptance rate of 88% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 6,212 of 7,062 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 88 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
7,062 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 1,163 enrolled.
No. Christopher Newport University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 16 percentage points since 2019, from 72% to 88% — it has become less selective.