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Christopher Newport University

Christopher Newport University
1 Avenue of the Arts
Newport News, VA 23606-3072

Official telephone: (757) 594-7000
Fax number: (757) 594-7333
Website: https://cnu.edu/
Screen last updated on: October 2026

The admissions information below is valid for the 2026 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 757 594-7015 4268
800 333-4268 4268 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Application fee: $65
High school graduation is: required, GED is not accepted
Interview is: required of some
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: February 1 for SAT I/ACT
School has early action program: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations important
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview important
  • extracurricular activities important
  • particular talent/ability important
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience important
Average secondary school GPA: 3.8
Average SAT I: 615 verbal, 585 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1120 - 1290
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 25 - 30
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 38%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 3%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 7,341
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 6,316
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 86
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 36
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 7%

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