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| Location | Newport News, Virginia |
| Online | cnu.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Newport News, Virginia, Christopher Newport University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 7,430 prospective students applied, and 5,035 were granted admission. Of those admitted 1,228 enrolled in the school. 4,869 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 88 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $9,032 plus fees of $5,722. CNU is ranked 362 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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CNU is rated within the top 40% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 7 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1110/1280 |
| ACT | 23/28 |
| GPA | 3.7 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Virginia Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,268 |
| Other Fees | $5,722 |
| Room and Board | $11,460 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,620 |
| Total One Year Cost | $31,102 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,268 |
| Other Fees | $5,722 |
| Room and Board | $11,460 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,620 |
| Total One Year Cost | $43,568 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Social Sciences | 15% |
| Communication | 13% |
| Biology | 12% |
| Business | 11% |
| Psychology | 11% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231712 IPEDS survey data for Christopher Newport University.