Christopher Newport University

If you want to apply to Christopher Newport University, the regular decision application deadline is February 1 and the application fee is $65. Application fees can add up, but some schools do have free applications and students who are struggling to afford application fees may qualify for for an application fee waiver.

Students who apply for Fall should hear back from Christopher Newport University by March 15.

Applying Early to Christopher Newport University?

Christopher Newport University offers early decision and also offers early action Early decision is binding, meaning you must attend if you are admitted, while early action allows you to apply early without committing.

Mark your calendar! The Early Action deadline is December 1, which is coming up fast! Christopher Newport University will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

The early decision acceptance rate at Christopher Newport University is 86%, compared to an overall acceptance rate of 76%. Christopher Newport University accepts about 85% of early action applicants* and 76% all applicants for all deadlines.. In 2021, Christopher Newport University admitted 318 of the 370 students who applied early decison. Last year, Christopher Newport University admitted 3,746 of the 4,412 who applied early action.

Some students apply to college early because they believe it will help their chances. Early deadlines may increase the chance of being admitted, since applying early shows your are very interested in a school, and your application is being considered before all the regular decision applicants apply.

See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

Is Christopher Newport University Hard To Get Into?

Getting into Christopher Newport University is moderately difficult. Christopher Newport University evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, Christopher Newport University accepted 76% of all applicants., around 5,587 of the 7,311 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Christopher Newport University, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT. Admissions to Presidents Leadership Program, Honors Program is program very difficult.

Transfer student admissions is very difficult. For applicants who are not residents of Virginia, getting into Christopher Newport University is moderately difficult. In 2021, Christopher Newport University waitlisted 777 students. Of those, 328 eventually got in.

What Does Christopher Newport University Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengthsand any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Christopher Newport University

Christopher Newport University 2021-2022 Application Requirements

To apply, all applicants to Christopher Newport University must submit the following items. Double check with Christopher Newport University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Christopher Newport University?

Students admitted to Christopher Newport University have an average unweighted GPA of 3.8.

Out of all students that were admitted, 64% submitted a class rank. At Christopher Newport University 17% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 47% were in the top 25% and 82% were in the top 50%.

Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0.

Christopher Newport University has a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 87% of Christopher Newport University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 25% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What's a Good SAT Score for Christopher Newport University?

To be competitive with other Christopher Newport University applicants, you should strive to earn between 1100 and 1260 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Christopher Newport University 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1260 and 25% of scored lower than 1100, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Christopher Newport University students scored 620 or higher and 75% of students scored 560 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Christopher Newport University students scored 650 or higher, and 75% scored a 560 or higher.

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What's a Good ACT Score for Christopher Newport University?

To be most competitive at Christopher Newport University, you should strive to earn between 23 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Christopher Newport University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 23 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Christopher Newport University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 23.

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Transferring to Christopher Newport University

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to Christopher Newport University.

For transfer students wishing to start in the Fall, the deadline to apply is July 15.

Transfer students can enroll in Christopher Newport University during the following terms: Fall Term Spring Term

Christopher Newport University Admissions FAQs

Can I defer my acceptance to Christopher Newport University?

Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Christopher Newport University.

Does Christopher Newport University accept transfer credits?

Christopher Newport University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Christopher Newport University accepts:

ACE recommendations for credit

Does Christopher Newport University accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

Christopher Newport University accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) creditsand Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Christopher Newport University?

No, Christopher Newport University is test optional, so it's up to you if you want to submit test scores or not. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you should strongly consider submitting them. If your scores are average or below average, you may want not want to include them in your application..

What is Christopher Newport University's acceptance rate?

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What is the early decision acceptance rate at Christopher Newport University?

Christopher Newport University's early decision acceptance rate was 86% in 2021.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Christopher Newport University?

The early action acceptance rate at Christopher Newport University was 85% in 2021.

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