Christopher Newport University
tuition & fees
$30,988
graduate tuition & fees
$22,842
acceptance rate
85%
Student Population
4,559
Number of Programs
26
Financial Aid Amount
$8,733
SAT Scores
1,190
Graduation Rate
76%
Christopher Newport University is a Public, 4 years college located in Newport News, Virginia. CNU ranked 13rd in Virginia Colleges and 30th in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 4,559 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. CNU's acceptance rate is 85.35% last year (undergraduate school).
Christopher Newport University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Christopher Newport University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606-3072 |
| Phone | 757-594-7000 |
| WEB | https://cnu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://cnu.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | https://cnu.edu/admission/freshman/howtoapply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://cnu.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://cnu.edu/financialaid/calculator/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | cnu.edu/veteransaffairs/ |
| Disability Service | cnu.edu/life/disability/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Christopher Newport University is 85.35% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.31%. The application fees are $65 for undergraduate programs and $65 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85.35 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 18.31 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $65 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $65 |
Tuition & Fees
CNU's 2024 tuition & fees is $16,351 for Virginia residents and $30,988 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 8.11% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($28,663).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $12,906 for Virginia residents and $22,842 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.42% compared to the last year's rate.
| Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $16,351 | $30,988 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $12,906 | $22,842 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 4,559 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. CNU has 4,449 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 110 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,559 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,449 |
| Graduate Students | 110 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
CNU offers 26 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by CNU
| Number of programs | 26 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |