Christopher Newport University
tuition & fees
$29,063
graduate tuition & fees
$22,086
acceptance rate
89%
Student Population
4,584
Number of Programs
26
Financial Aid Amount
$7,808
SAT Scores
1,215
Graduation Rate
75%
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 4,584 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 88.54% 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 | cnu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | cnu.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | cnu.edu/admission/freshman/howtoapply/ |
| Financial Aid | cnu.edu/financialaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | 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 88.54% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 17.06%. The application fees are $65 for undergraduate programs and $65 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 88.54 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 17.06 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $65 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $65 |
Tuition & Fees
CNU's 2023 tuition & fees is $15,425 for Virginia residents and $29,063 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.58% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($27,790).
For graduate programs, its 2023 tuition & fees is $12,402 for Virginia residents and $22,086 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 3.11% compared to the last year's rate.
| Virginia Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $15,425 | $29,063 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $12,402 | $22,086 |
*Data Source: 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees - National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Population
A total of 4,584 students have enrolled for academic year 2021-2022. CNU has 4,472 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 112 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,584 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 4,472 |
| Graduate Students | 112 |
Degree Information and Campus Life
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 |
| Remedial services | ✗ |
|---|---|
| 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 | ✔ |