Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA · Public · 4,365 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$65K
In-state tuition
$17K
Out-of-state tuition
$31K
Graduation rate
75%
Acceptance rate
86%
Median debt
$15K
Borrowing rate
39%
Earnings (all students)
$57K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | City: Midsize (100k-499k) |
| Region | Southeast |
| ZIP | 23606-3072 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$34K
Federal aid / UG
$2K
Est. net price
$33K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1180 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | 27.0 |
| First-year retention | 81% |
| SAT math (median) | 595 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 555 |
| Undergraduate composition | 68% White · 9% Black · 9% Hispanic · 4% Asian |
| Official website | https://cnu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Computer Science. | $60K | $24K |
| Information Science/Studies. | $49K | $22K |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $48K | $20K |
| Economics. | $40K | $20K |
| Chemistry. | $39K | $20K |
| Political Science and Government. | $38K | $20K |
| Sociology. | $38K | $23K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $34K | $20K |
| Social Work. | $32K | — |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | $30K | $23K |
| Biology, General. | $28K | $20K |
| Psychology, General. | $28K | $20K |
Compare with similar colleges in — VA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Virginia Community College | $6K | — | $6K | $57K |
| Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $16K | 86% | $19K | $89K |
| George Mason University | $14K | 66% | $14K | $80K |
| James Madison University | $15K | 80% | $16K | $75K |
| Virginia Commonwealth University | $17K | 65% | $15K | $64K |
| University of Virginia-Main Campus | $22K | 94% | $14K | $96K |
| Old Dominion University | $13K | 43% | $15K | $60K |
| Tidewater Community College | $6K | — | $6K | $42K |
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