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Virginia Commonwealth UniversityRichmond, VA
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Christopher Newport UniversityNewport News, VA
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Rankings*
#6 in Federal Region III Universities
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (smaller programs)
Offered Degrees
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Master's
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$16,458 Virginia Residents
$39,042 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$16,351 Virginia Residents
$30,988 Out-of-State
expensive$16,753 Virginia Residents
$31,589 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$12,906 Virginia Residents
$22,842 Out-of-State
More$11,794Average Financial Aid AmountLess$8,733
Admission
Lower1,160 SAT
26 ACT
Test ScoresHigher1,190 SAT
26 ACT
Easier91.00%Acceptance RateTighter85.35%
Favorable25.10%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower18.31%
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Rank
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Formal Demonstration of Competencies
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger28,082Total EnrollmentSmaller4,559
Larger20,958Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller4,449
Larger7,124Graduate Student PopulationSmaller110
2,680Online Student Population-
Completion & Outcomes
Lower64%Graduate RateHigher76%
20%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower85%Retention RateHigher86%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,702)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,806)
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,168)Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,680)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty16 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty13 to 1
2,893Number of faculties464
Higher$100,382Average Faculty SalaryLower$89,630
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.