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Also known as: CNU
Public school in Newport News, Virginia, United States of America
Founded in 1960 as Christopher Newport College, CNU has expanded into a residential liberal arts university enrolling approximately 4,500 undergraduates. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the university offers over 80 undergraduate majors and several graduate programs, with particular strengths in business, education, sciences, and the arts. The 260-acre campus in the Hampton Roads region features state-of-the-art facilities including the Ferguson Center for the Arts and the Trible Library, and CNU competes in NCAA Division III athletics as the Captains. Named after Captain Christopher Newport of the Jamestown expedition, the university emphasizes student-centered learning, research opportunities, and community engagement.
SAT Scores are optional
This university has a test-optional policy.
CNU employs a test-optional policy: applicants may choose whether to submit SAT, ACT, or CLT scores, which are super-scored and considered holistically alongside academic transcripts, essays, and extracurricular achievements. Standardized test scores are still accepted and may enhance scholarship eligibility but are not required for admission.
Note: Some programs or scholarships may still recommend or require SAT scores. Always verify the latest admission criteria on the official university website.
Salem, Virginia, United States of America
American National University is a private for‑profit university accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, offering career‑focused certificates, diplomas, and degree programs across campuses in Tennessee, Virginia, and Kentucky.
Oakwood, Virginia, United States of America
Appalachian College of Pharmacy (ACP) is Virginia’s only accelerated three‑year Doctor of Pharmacy program located in Oakwood, Virginia.
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