Christopher Newport University Acceptance Rate
Newport News, Virginia · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 7,062
- Admitted
- 6,212
- Yield
- 18.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Christopher Newport University's acceptance rate has risen from 55.9% in 2014–15 to 88% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 7,366 to 7,062 (-4%) over that period.
Its 88% rate makes Christopher Newport University more selective than about 25% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 40 tracked Virginia schools, it is more selective than about 35%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (89.7% for women vs 85.9% for men, a 3.8-point gap). Christopher Newport University has been test-optional since 2018–19. Of admitted students, 18.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,366 | 4,116 | 55.9% | 1,228 |
| 2015–16 | 7,366 | 4,427 | 60.1% | 1,224 |
| 2016–17 | 7,532 | 4,682 | 62.2% | 1,228 |
| 2017–18 | 6,948 | 5,030 | 72.4% | 1,293 |
| 2018–19 | 7,430 | 5,035 | 67.8% | 1,228 |
| 2019–20 | 7,204 | 5,179 | 71.9% | 1,238 |
| 2020–21 | 7,311 | 5,587 | 76.4% | 1,155 |
| 2021–22 | 6,699 | 5,931 | 88.5% | 1,012 |
| 2022–23 | 7,428 | 6,340 | 85.4% | 1,161 |
| 2023–24 | 7,062 | 6,212 | 88% | 1,163 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,854 | 3,456 | 89.7% |
| Men | 3,208 | 2,756 | 85.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 560–670 | 37% |
| SAT Math | 540–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–29 | 6% |
How Christopher Newport University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Christopher Newport University's acceptance rate?
Christopher Newport University's acceptance rate is 88% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,212 admitted of 7,062 applicants).
Is Christopher Newport University test optional?
Christopher Newport University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Christopher Newport University?
Christopher Newport University received 7,062 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,212.
What SAT score do you need for Christopher Newport University?
Admitted students at Christopher Newport University typically scored 560–670 on SAT Reading/Writing and 540–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Christopher Newport University getting harder to get into?
Christopher Newport University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 55.9% in 2014–15 to 88% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://cnu.edu/.