10-yr median earnings
$60,509
Federal aid recipients only
Public · Newport News, Virginia
Christopher Newport University
Christopher Newport University is a public institution in Newport News, Virginia. as a public institution, published Scorecard outcomes are the federal Title-IV cohort view of former students — not every graduate and not a guarantee for any one enrollee.
- $23,015
- Avg net price / yr
- $60,509
- 10-yr median earnings
- 73.4%
- 150%-time completion
- 86.0%
- Acceptance rate
The verdict
Christopher Newport University pairs top-quartile former-student earnings with open admission.
According to the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
- Top 15%
- former-student earnings, US
- 86.0%
- acceptance rate
- 73.4%
- 150%-time completion
- +17%
- earnings, 6→10 yrs
City: Midsize
Carnegie: Master's (S)
Institution data retrieved July 2026; field-of-study data retrieved March 2026.
How to read this Christopher Newport University profile
Figures above come from IPEDS institution records published through the College Scorecard (retrieved July 2026 for institution fields; March 2026 for field-of-study). Peer groups and cost cohorts follow IPEDS ownership sector, Carnegie class ("Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs"), and locale, not an editorial shortlist.
Average net price subtracts grant and scholarship aid from cost of attendance for full-time, first-time undergraduate Title IV recipients. It is a defined cohort average, not a personalized price; income-band fields add context but do not replace the school's current net-price calculator.
Earnings use Treasury-linked records for federally aided former students who were working and not enrolled in the measurement year (completers and noncompleters). IPEDS completion and retention use separate first-time, full-time cohorts, so those denominators are not the earnings cohort. Read cost, completion, and earnings as distinct historical measures, not a causal verdict or individual forecast.
College Value Score
C+
College Value Score
60/100
Christopher Newport University
A 6-metric composite of earnings, cost, and completion outcomes benchmarked against every reporting US college, not a ranking of teaching quality, campus life, or fit for any individual student. See the full methodology.
Earnings A-
$60,509
10-year median former-student earnings
Net Price F
$23,015
Average annual cost after grants and aid
Completion Rate B+
73.4%
Completion within 150% of normal time
Debt F
$25,000
Median federal debt at graduation
Loan Repayment A+
83.3%
Borrowers repaying loans within 3 years
Retention B-
81.2%
First-year students returning for year two
Each axis is the percentile score shown in the breakdown at left; the shape shows this school's overall profile at a glance.
Avg net price
$23,015
After grants and scholarships
150%-time completion
73.4%
Full-time, first-time cohort
150%-time completion vs portal median (57.1%) 73.4%
Four-year-institution cohort
College ROI Quadrant - Christopher Newport University vs peers
Each dot is a college plotted by 10-year median earnings (x-axis) vs average net price (y-axis), colored by completion within 150% of normal time. Bottom-right = high earnings/lower price; top-left = lower earnings/higher price.
How Christopher Newport University ranks nationally
Where this school's former-student earnings fall within the full national distribution of every US college that reports to the College Scorecard, not just its peer set.
Christopher Newport University: former-student earnings vs. every US college
10-year median earnings, College Scorecard
$60,509 Top 15% higher than 85% of 5,103 US colleges
Each bar is a $20K-wide band; taller bars hold more US colleges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard · Mar–Jul 2026 retrievals
| Metric | Christopher Newport University | National rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $60,509 | #771 of 5103 | 85th |
| Average net price | $23,015 | #3651 of 5020 | 27th (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 73.4% | #1148 of 4858 | 76th |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 4,365 | #836 of 5462 | 85th |
National ranks count every operating US college reporting each metric to the College Scorecard, separate from the earnings histogram above.
Quick Facts
4,365
Undergraduate enrollment
86.0%
Acceptance rate
1,180
SAT average
73.4%
150%-time completion
$60,509
10-yr median earnings
81.2%
First-year retention
How Christopher Newport University ranks in Virginia
State rank among 125 reporting Virginia colleges with College Scorecard data, a separate lens from the national distribution above.
| Metric | Christopher Newport University | State rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10-yr median earnings | $60,509 | #22 of 125 | 82nd |
| Average net price | $23,015 | #73 of 107 | 32nd (lower is better) |
| 150%-time completion | 73.4% | #17 of 102 | 83rd |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 4,365 | #19 of 126 | 85th |
Highest former-student earnings in Virginia
| # | School | 10-yr earnings | Net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington and Lee University | $94,810 | $23,781 |
| 2 | Chamberlain University-Virginia | $92,405 | $33,199 |
| 3 | University of Virginia-Main Campus | $86,863 | $21,565 |
| 4 | Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University | $81,698 | $24,953 |
| 5 | Sentara College of Health Sciences | $77,821 | - |
| 6 | Virginia Military Institute | $77,369 | $17,113 |
| 7 | Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing | $77,014 | - |
| 8 | George Mason University | $76,343 | $17,915 |
| 9 | University of Richmond | $76,178 | $31,309 |
| 10 | William & Mary | $73,490 | $19,096 |
| 11 | Southside College of Health Sciences | $71,380 | - |
| 12 | James Madison University | $69,954 | $23,322 |
| 22 | Christopher Newport UniversityThis school | $60,509 | $23,015 |
Admissions
| Admission Rate | 86.0% |
| SAT Average | 1,180 |
| SAT Math (25th-75th) | 510 – 630 |
| SAT Reading (25th-75th) | 550 – 660 |
| ACT Average | 27 |
| ACT (25th-75th) | 25 – 30 |
Costs & Financial Aid
Net price by family income at Christopher Newport University
Average annual net price after grants; Title IV recipient cohort by income bracket
- $0 – $30k
$0 – $30k
$12,461 net price / yr
- $30k – $48k
$30k – $48k
$12,752 net price / yr
- $48k – $75k
$48k – $75k
$14,163 net price / yr
- $110k+
$110k+
$30,584 net price / yr
What this shows Need-based aid pulls net price down at lower brackets at Christopher Newport University - compare the bar for your income band, not the overall average alone.
Tuition & Net Price
| In-State Tuition | $16,828 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $31,178 |
| Average Net Price | $23,015 |
16.1%
Pell Grant Rate
36.7%
Federal Loan Rate
$25,000
Median Debt
$265/mo
Monthly Payment
Net price at Christopher Newport University swings rather than trends
Across 11 reported years between 2013 and 2023, the average net price here has ranged from $20,676 to $25,596 without settling into a rise or a fall. Comparing only the first and last years would read as +7.4%, but the years in between do not follow that line, so the honest summary is the range rather than a trend. Budget against the upper end, not the average.
Lowest year
$20,676
Highest year
$25,596
Most recent (2023)
$22,197
11 reported years. Nominal dollars, not adjusted for inflation.
2013 · $20,6762023 · $22,197
Over the same years, enrollment went -13.4% (5,083 → 4,402 students).
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, per-year fields (2013–2023). Net price is the average cost after grant and scholarship aid for federally-aided undergraduates.
Student Demographics
Race & ethnicity
Student body at a glance
59.5%
Female
18.1%
First Generation
Outcomes
81.2%
Retention Rate
$51,931
Median Earnings (6yr)
71.8%
Earning Over $25K
83.3%
Loan Repayment, Completers (3yr)
Outcomes & debt snapshot
| Measure | Cohort / horizon | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Completion within 150% of normal time | First-time, full-time | 73.4% |
| First-year retention | First-time, full-time freshmen | 81.2% |
| Median earnings | 6 years after entry | $51,931 |
| Median earnings | 10 years after entry | $60,509 |
| Share earning over $25,000 | Working, not enrolled | 71.8% |
| Loan repayment rate | Completers, 3 years after leaving | 83.3% |
| Median federal student debt | At completion | $25,000 |
| Estimated monthly payment | Standard 10-year plan | $265/mo |
Programs & Earnings
Field-of-study summary by credential
| Credential | Programs | Award count | Avg earnings | Top earnings | Avg debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 20 | 1,097 | $63,537 | $101,900 | $24,349 |
| Master's | 1 | 47 | $56,921 | $56,921 | $20,500 |
Top programs at Christopher Newport University by completer earnings
Median earnings of program completers, College Scorecard field-of-study file
- Computer Science
Computer Science
$101,900 median earnings
- Information Science/Studies
Information Science/Studies
$88,842 median earnings
- Business Administration, M…
Business Administration, Management and Operations
$81,840 median earnings
- Economics
Economics
$75,365 median earnings
- Chemistry
Chemistry
$66,171 median earnings
- Political Science and Gove…
Political Science and Government
$65,241 median earnings
- Music
Music
$63,852 median earnings
- Multi/Interdisciplinary St…
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
$62,828 median earnings
What this shows The highest-earning programs at a school are not necessarily its most popular ones - a small specialized program can post strong median earnings without reflecting the outcome most students here actually see.
| Program | Credential | Completers | Median Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | Bachelor's | 50 | $101,900 | $21,750 |
| Information Science/Studies | Bachelor's | 30 | $88,842 | $25,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's | 194 | $81,840 | $23,250 |
| Economics | Bachelor's | 34 | $75,365 | $22,750 |
| Chemistry | Bachelor's | 24 | $66,171 | $26,500 |
| Political Science and Government | Bachelor's | 74 | $65,241 | $22,750 |
| Music | Bachelor's | 17 | $63,852 | - |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | Bachelor's | 47 | $62,828 | $23,248 |
| Communication and Media Studies | Bachelor's | 89 | $57,254 | $23,250 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's | 47 | $56,921 | $20,500 |
| Biology, General | Bachelor's | 127 | $55,657 | $26,000 |
| English Language and Literature, General | Bachelor's | 36 | $55,379 | $26,573 |
| Sociology | Bachelor's | 52 | $55,057 | $25,000 |
| Psychology, General | Bachelor's | 146 | $53,600 | $23,250 |
| Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services | Bachelor's | 15 | $53,564 | - |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Christopher Newport University? ▼
Christopher Newport University is a public institution in Newport News, Virginia. The acceptance rate is 86.0%. The average SAT score is 1,180. Undergraduate enrollment is 4,365 students.
How much do Christopher Newport University former students earn? ▼
Federally aided former students at Christopher Newport University who were working and not enrolled had median earnings of $60,509 ten years after entry; the cohort is not limited to graduates. Six years after entry, the corresponding median is $51,931.
How much does Christopher Newport University cost? ▼
The average net price at Christopher Newport University is $23,015. In-state tuition is $16,828 and out-of-state tuition is $31,178. Median student debt at graduation is $25,000.
What is the graduation rate at Christopher Newport University? ▼
Christopher Newport University has a 73.4% completion rate within 150% of normal time at a four-year institution (typically six years for a bachelor’s program). The first-year retention rate is 81.2%.
Is Christopher Newport University worth the student debt? ▼
The median student debt at Christopher Newport University is $25,000, while former students earn a median of $60,509 ten years after enrollment. That debt represents about 41% of those annual earnings. Among borrowers who completed their program, 83.3% are repaying their loans within 3 years. Estimated monthly loan payment is $265.
Sources & methodology
Public-college profiles lean on IPEDS enrollment and Scorecard Title-IV outcomes. State appropriations are outside this page; the figures below are the federal cohort measures only.
Every number is read live from the Mar–Jul 2026 Scorecard/IPEDS retrievals. Public institutions often enroll large Title-IV cohorts, so medians can be stable — still cohort averages, never a personal forecast. Read the full methodology for how the data is sourced, computed, and verified.
- College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education - former-student earnings, cost & completion (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- IPEDS, National Center for Education Statistics - enrollment, admissions, Carnegie class & demographics (nces.ed.gov/ipeds).
- U.S. Treasury / IRS earnings linkage - median earnings 6 & 10 years after enrollment for federal-aid recipients (irs.gov).
- College Scorecard, Field of Study - program-level (credential) earnings & debt (collegescorecard.ed.gov).
- Federal Student Aid (Title IV / NSLDS) - U.S. Department of Education - net price, student debt & aid-recipient repayment outcomes (studentaid.gov).
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