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Christopher Newport University Men's Football

Welcome to the Christopher Newport University men's football recruiting profile. Christopher Newport competes in NCAA Division III (D3) in the New Jersey Athletic Conference from Newport News, Virginia. Led by head coach Paul Crowley, Christopher Newport University pairs a 86% acceptance rate with a 72% graduation rate and a $23,148 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
132
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division III (D3)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
New Jersey Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
4,642
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
86%
State
Virginia
City
Newport News
Address
1 Avenue of the Arts

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 69% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Paul Crowley
Head Coach
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Alex Smith
Football Assistant Coach - Recruiting Coordinator/defensive Backs
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Craig Smith
Football Assistant Coach - Offensive Coordinator/wide Receivers
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Hunter Dinsmoor
Football Assistant Coach - Defensive Backs
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Mario Byrd
Assistant Coach - Defensive Coordinator/defensive Line
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Patrick Sullivan
Football Assistant Coach - Defensive Line
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Tom Clark
Football Assistant Coach - Special Teams Coordinator/linebackers
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Tyler Stevens
Football Assistant Coach - Video Coordinator / Tight Ends
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C

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 61% of D3 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
81%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
72%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$51,931
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$60,509
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 44% of D3 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$10,288
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$24,238
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,460
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$23,148
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$65
A

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 95% of D3 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$913,401
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$373,191
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