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Newport News, VA · Lexington, VA
| Christopher Newport University | Virginia Military Institute | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $23,015/yr | $17,113/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,461/yr | $12,697/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $25,000 | $22,996 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,752/yr | $9,246/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $14,163/yr | $12,162/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $22,776/yr | $13,385/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $30,584/yr | $23,434/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $265/mo | $244/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,460/yr | $11,310/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,232/yr | No data reported |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,564/yr | $1,200/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $4,420/yr | $2,150/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $33,766/yr | $34,824/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $16,828/yr | $21,046/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $31,178/yr | $52,638/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 16% | 16% |
| Students taking federal loans | 37% | 59% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 86% | 71% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1060–1290 | 1050–1270 |
| SAT average | 1180 | 1244 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 25–30 | 24–31 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 22–27 · Math 23–29 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,062 | 1,171 |
| Students accepted | 6,212 | 957 |
| Students who enrolled | 1,163 | 469 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 19% | 49% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 37% | 26% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 6% | 9% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 72% | 76% |
| Freshmen who come back | 81% | 81% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $60,509/yr | $77,369/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $41,512–$85,473 | $52,604–$90,374 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 76% | 78% |
| White students graduating | 73% | 78% |
| Black students graduating | 50% | 62% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 67% | 68% |
| Asian students graduating | 76% | 70% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $51,931/yr | $63,545/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 81% | 86% |
| Graduate on time | 64% | 68% |
| Pell students who graduate | 64% | 64% |
| First-gen students who finish | 72% | 86% |
| Low-income students who finish | 72% | No data reported |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 20% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $57,119/yr | $78,129/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Biological & Biomedical Sciences 15% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% · Psychology 14% | Social Sciences 30% · Engineering 19% · Psychology 12% |
| Most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 15% of degrees | Social Sciences — 30% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees | Engineering — 19% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 14% of degrees | Psychology — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Social Sciences — 13% of degrees | History — 11% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 10% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer Science — $72,128/yr | Civil Engineering — $61,547/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 32% | 41% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,365 | 1,527 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 85 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $10,989/mo | $9,070/mo |
| Full-time professors | 67% | 100% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Median family income | $97,520 | $99,470 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (distant) |
| Location | Newport News, VA | Lexington, VA |
| Region | Southeast | Southeast |
| Founded | 1961 | 1839 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.4% | 2% |
| Men | 48% | 86% |
| Women | 52% | 14% |
| White students | 68% | 69% |
| Black students | 9.2% | 7.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.2% | 11% |
| Asian students | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 3.7% |
| Other / not reported | 3.2% | 2.2% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 18% | 15% |
| Part-time students | 1.7% | 0% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.2% | 0.3% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $12,950/yr | $21,289/yr |
| Endowment | $54.0M | $787.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 3,801 | 1,751 |
| Required to live on campus | No | Yes — for first-year students |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,310/yr | $3,290/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,050/yr | $7,700/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | No data reported | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Navy, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | No |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III with football | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 23 | 14 |
| Student athletes | 566 | 429 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $6.8M |
| Athletics budget | $13.3M | $20.0M |
| Athletics revenue | $13.3M | $20.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $43,424 | $140,541 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.