School Information

29.8
Total Cost $21,267
Total Enrollment 4,952
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 18 : 1

Christopher Newport University

http://www.cnu.edu
1 University Place, Newport News, Virginia 23606
(757) 594-7000

The Center for Service Learning and Social Entrepreneurship fosters a campus culture of meaningful service and social innovation to benefit the community and Christopher Newport University students and faculty.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army)
Teacher certification
Study abroad
Student Services Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting City: Midsize
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Christopher Newport University, 68.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 39.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,484), and 44% receive loans ($5,612 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $9,040.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Christopher Newport University is $15,948 per year.

Yearly Tuition
Christopher Newport University Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $8,050
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $15,992
Tuition Graduate in State $3,888
Tuition Graduate Out of State $9,414
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $21,267
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $29,209
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 7,317 people applied to Christopher Newport University. Of the applicants, 60.0% were admitted (56.0% male & 63.0% female ) and 27.0% accepted (30.0% male and 26.0% female)

Of the 4,786 undergraduate students at Christopher Newport University, 3.0% are part-time. A majority (97.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 39.0% of the 166 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     92.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     80.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     31.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     52.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     58.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 3/1 and 10/1
Admissions Office Phone 757-594-7334
Admissions Office Email admit@cnu.edu
Admissions Office Address 1 University Place Newport News, VA 23606
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.cnu.edu/admissions/transadmit/index.asp
Admissions Website http://www.cnu.edu/admissions/index.asp (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://admissions.cnu.edu/undergraduateAdmissions/applyAsAFreshman.cfm
Application Fee $45

In order to be accepted to Christopher Newport University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 560
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 640
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 640
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 22
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 27
 
Christopher Newport University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 112
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 112
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 184
Business Administration and Management, General 184
Communication, journalism, and related programs 103
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 103
Computer and information sciences and support services 30
Computer Science 19
Information Science/Studies 11
Education 58
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 58
Engineering 7
Computer Engineering, General 7
English language and literature/letters 67
English Language and Literature, General 67
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 16
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 16
History 69
History, General 69
Mathematics and statistics 19
Mathematics, General 19
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 7
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 7
Natural resources and conservation 3
Environmental Studies 3
Philosophy and religious studies 13
Philosophy 13
Physical sciences 12 7
Chemistry, General 12
Physics, Other 7
Psychology 95
Psychology, General 95
Social sciences 151
Political Science and Government, General 87
Sociology 64
Visual and performing arts 70
Music Performance, General 17
Visual and Performing Arts, General 53
 
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