8. Christopher Newport University
Located on a 260-acre campus near beaches and the James River, CNU is ranked sixth (tied with Appalachian State University) in U.S. News & World Report‘s list of the Best Regional Universities in the South. In-state tuition here is $14,924 ($27,458 out-of-state) and enrollment is 4,857. Founded in 1960, CNU is known for its business school.
Location: Newport News, VA
APS Students Applied: 170
APS Students Accepted: 95