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Christopher Newport University
  • 4 Year
  • NEWPORT NEWS, VA
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Christopher Newport University
#8 in Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Virginia
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    Christopher Newport University Admissions

    What is the acceptance rate for CNU?

    Christopher Newport admissions is somewhat selective with an acceptance rate of 76%. Students that get into Christopher Newport have an average SAT score between 1110-1280 or an average ACT score of 22-27. The regular admissions application deadline for Christopher Newport is February 1. Interested students can apply for early action and early decision. The early action deadline is December 1, and the early decision deadline is November 15.
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    Admissions Statistics

    Acceptance Rate
    76%
    Early Decision Acceptance Rate
    Total Applicants
    7,311
    SAT Range
    1110-1280
    SAT Reading
    570-650
    SAT Math
    540-630
    Students Submitting SAT
    90%
    ACT Range
    22-27
    ACT English
    ACT Math
    ACT Writing
    Students Submitting ACT
    26%

    Admissions Deadlines

    Application Deadline
    February 1
    Early Decision Deadline
    November 15
    Early Action Deadline
    December 1
    Offers Early Decision
    Yes
    Offers Early Action
    Yes
    Application Fee
    $65
    Application Website
    cnu.edu/admission/freshman/howtoapply
    Accepts Common App
    Yes
    Accepts Coalition App
    No

    Admissions Requirements

    What Really Matters When Applying
    • High School GPA
      Required
    • High School Rank
      Recommended
    • High School Transcript
      Required
    • College Prep Courses
      Required
    • SAT/ACT
      Considered but not required
    • Recommendations
      Recommended
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