CNU Admission Requirements
Chances of getting into Christopher Newport University
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
72.4%| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Unavailable | |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
How hard is it to get into CNU and can I get accepted? The school has a 72% acceptance rate ranking it #23 in Virginia for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 5,030 out of 6,948 applicants were admitted making CNU a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Christopher Newport University typically accepts and attracts "A-" average high school students. Only 26% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top quarter of their high school class.
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SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
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CNU ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
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Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
3.7Typical High School Grades
A-You will need very good grades in high school to get into Christopher Newport University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Christopher Newport University was 3.7 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily A- students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #4 in Virginia for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as CNU accepts 72% of students who apply.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 43% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 30% | Avg + |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 18% | Avg - |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 7% | Reach |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 2% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
High School Class Rank
53% of Christopher Newport University freshman were in the top twenty five percent of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 20% |
| Top 25% of class | 53% |
| Top 50% of class | 91% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 9% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 0% |
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 3,906 | 3,042 | 6,948 |
| Accepted | 2,953 | 2,077 | 5,030 |
| Acceptance Rate | 76% | 68% | 72% |
| Enrolled | 721 | 572 | 1,293 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 24% | 28% | 26% |
Fall 2020 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Feb 1, 2020Days left to Apply
137Applicants have 137 days left until the Fall 2020 term applications are due on Feb 1, 2020.
Seniors, these are the SAT and ACT test dates you can still sit for a test and send your results to CNU before the Feb 1 application deadline.
| SAT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Oct 5 | Oct 18 |
| Nov 2 | Nov 15 |
| Dec 7 | Dec 20 |
| ACT Test Date | Scores Available |
|---|---|
| Oct 26 | Nov 14 |
| Dec 14 | Dec 24 |
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Christopher Newport University and what considerations affect admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Recommended |
| High School GPA | Required |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Recommended |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231712 IPEDS survey data for Christopher Newport University.
