School profile
Christopher Newport University Lacrosse
Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Virginia fields Division 3 men's lacrosse and Division 3 women's lacrosse in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference. The school admits 86 percent of applicants, with a middle 50 percent SAT range of 1,060 to 1,290, and enrolls 4,365 undergraduates.
Location
Newport News, VA
Admit rate
86%
SAT range
1,060-1,290
Undergraduates
4,365
The programs
| Team | Division | Conference |
|---|---|---|
| Men's | Division 3 | Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference |
| Women's | Division 3 | Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference |
How Christopher Newport University compares
With a 86 percent admit rate, Christopher Newport University is more selective than 22 percent of the college lacrosse schools we track. The middle half of admitted students scored between 1,060 and 1,290 on the SAT, or 25 to 30 on the ACT, which is the honest yardstick for whether it belongs on your list as a safety, a fit, or a reach. At 4,365 undergraduates, it is the 10th largest of the 31 lacrosse schools in Virginia with published data. Academically it sits in our highest tier, so a coach who wants you can be worth real leverage in admissions, and academic merit aid can stack on top of any athletic money. Conference opponents recruit from the same pool, so the 2 peer schools listed below belong on the same target list. Admissions figures are College Scorecard data from 2023.
Schools with a similar test band
Recruits considering Christopher Newport University usually email these staffs in the same batch.
- Baldwin Wallace University76% admit · SAT 1,060-1,290
- Earlham College73% admit · SAT 1,110-1,290
- Hartwick College70% admit · SAT 1,070-1,290
- Molloy University82% admit · SAT 1,088-1,290
- St. Bonaventure University82% admit · SAT 1,065-1,290
- University of Massachusetts Boston84% admit · SAT 1,070-1,290
- Wagner College88% admit · SAT 1,190-1,290
- Widener University71% admit · SAT 1,080-1,290
Common questions
Does Christopher Newport University have a lacrosse team?
Yes. Christopher Newport University fields Division 3 men's lacrosse and Division 3 women's lacrosse in Newport News, Virginia, competing in the Coast-to-Coast Athletic Conference. Contact details for the coaching staff are in the Vantage database.
How hard is it to get into Christopher Newport University?
Christopher Newport University admits 86 percent of applicants, making it more selective than 22 percent of college lacrosse schools. The middle 50 percent SAT range is 1,060 to 1,290. For a recruit, coach support can meaningfully change those odds, which is why you start the conversation early.
How big is Christopher Newport University?
Christopher Newport University enrolls 4,365 undergraduates, the 10th largest among the 31 lacrosse schools in Virginia with published data. Size drives class sizes, campus feel, and game-day atmosphere, so visit before you decide it fits.