Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA · Public · Graduate degree-granting

Christopher Newport University is a public institution in Newport News, Virginia, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 4,365 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $60,509 ten years after enrollment, which is 48% above the national median of $40,747. In terms of completion, the graduation rate is 73.4%. Regarding affordability, median graduate debt is $25,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.42x. The average net price after financial aid is $23,015 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Psychology, Biology, Communications, and Political Science.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)

$60,509

Graduation Rate

73.4%

Median Debt

$25,000

Average Net Price

$23,015

Earnings-to-Cost Ratio

0.66x

Earnings-to-Debt Ratio

2.42x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment

4,365

Admission Rate

86.0%

Average SAT

1180

Retention Rate

81.2%

Cost

In-State Tuition

$16,828

Out-of-State Tuition

$31,178

Pell Grant Rate

16.1%

Federal Loan Rate

36.7%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K

$12,461

Income $30K–$48K

$12,752

Income $48K–$75K

$14,163

Income $110K+

$30,584

Student Demographics

Women

59.5%

White

68.0%

Black

9.2%

Hispanic

9.2%

Asian

4.0%

Two or More Races

6.0%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)

76.3%

Accreditations

National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation — Music (MUS) (Accredited)
National Association of Schools of Theatre, Commission on Accreditation — Theatre (THEA) (Accredited)
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges — Institutional Accreditation (Accredited)

Programs (26)

Bachelor (22)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Business Administration & Management	$81,840	182
Psychology	$53,600	152
Biology	$55,657	132
Communications	$57,254	81
Political Science	$65,241	61
Computer Science	$101,900	60
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	$62,828	52
Sociology	$55,057	48
History	$52,458	44
Visual & Performing Arts	$42,907	40
Information Science	$88,842	39
English Language & Literature	$55,379	38
Neuroscience	Not reported	29
Chemistry	$66,171	27
Mathematics	Not reported	26
Electrical Engineering	Not reported	23
Economics	$75,365	23
Philosophy	Not reported	20
Social Work	$48,212	17
Computer Engineering	Not reported	15
Linguistics	$53,564	13
Music	$63,852	12

Master (4)

Program	Median Earnings	Completers
Teacher Education	$56,921	56
Finance	Not reported	14
Natural Resources Conservation	Not reported	13
Physics	Not reported	7