Christopher Newport University
tuition & fees
$31,178
graduate tuition & fees
$22,986
acceptance rate
86%
Student Population
4,454
Number of Programs
28
Financial Aid Amount
$10,626
SAT Scores
1,170
Graduation Rate
72%
Christopher Newport University is a Public, 4 years college located in Newport News, Virginia. CNU ranked 10th in Virginia Colleges and 6th in Federal Region III.
It has a total enrollment of 4,454 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 86.04% 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 | https://cnu.edu/veteransaffairs/ |
| Disability Service | https://cnu.edu/life/accessibility-support/ |
| 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 86.04% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.05%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 86.04 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 18.05 % |
Tuition & Fees
CNU's 2025 tuition & fees is $16,828 for Virginia residents and $31,178 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 0.61% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($30,988).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $13,050 for Virginia residents and $22,986 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 0.63% compared to the last year's rate.
| Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $16,828 | $31,178 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $13,050 | $22,986 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 4,454 students have enrolled at CNU (2024-2025). CNU has 4,369 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 85 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,454 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,369 |
| Graduate Students | 85 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
CNU offers 28 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 | 28 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 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 | ✔ |