Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, CNU's acceptance rate is 85.35% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.31%. 3,386 men and 4,042 women applied to CNU and 2,838 men and 3,502 women students were accepted.
Among them, 575 men and 586 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at CNU.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at CNU
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants7,4283,3864,04200
Admitted6,3402,8383,50200
Enrolled1,16157558600
Acceptance Rate 85.35%83.82%86.64%--
Yield 18.31%20.26%16.73%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 468 students (40% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 79 students (7%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at CNU.
The median SAT score is 1,190 with 610 SAT EBRW and 580 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 660 and the 25th percentile is 560. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 630 and 25th percentile is 540 .
The median ACT composite score is 26 with 75th percentile score of 29 and 25th percentile score of 22 at CNU.
The SAT and ACT scores at Christopher Newport University are relatively high compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,052, ACT: 21 - public master's college and university with smaller programs).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at CNU
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total110011901290
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing560610660
SAT Math540580630
ACT Composite222629
ACT Math000
ACT English000
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at CNU. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Christopher Newport University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Get Programs and Admission Information
CNU Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesConsidered, if submitted
SAT / ACTConsidered, if submitted
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusConsidered, if submitted

General Admissions Information

The application fee is $65 for undergraduate schools and $65 for graduate schools of Christopher Newport University. The next table provides general admission information for applying to CNU.
Admission Information for Applying to CNU
Open Admission PolicyNo
Undergraduate Application Fees$65
Graduate Application Fees$65
Admission Informationcnu.edu/admission/
Online Applicationcnu.edu/admission/freshman/howtoapply/
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedBachelor, Master

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