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Christopher Newport University

Newport News, Virginia

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Overview

Enrollment

4,584
Christopher Newport University overview
Location Newport News, Virginia
Online cnu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Christopher Newport University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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 6,699 prospective students applied, and 5,931 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,012 enrolled in the school.  4,478 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 106 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $9,100 plus fees of $5,824. CNU is ranked 390 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

6/10

Overall

7/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

7/10

Outcomes

2/10

Value

CNU is rated within the top 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Christopher Newport University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Difficult
Christopher Newport University overview
SAT 1110/1320
ACT 25/29
GPA 3.79

Applications Accepted

88.5% 
Christopher Newport University overview
Applications Due Feb 1, 2024
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Virginia Resident Tuition

$9,100
In State Costs for Christopher Newport University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,320
Other Fees$5,824
Room and Board $11,760
Budget for Other Expenses$3,792
Total One Year Cost$31,796

Out of State Resident Tuition

$21,566
Out of State Costs for Christopher Newport University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,320
Other Fees$5,824
Room and Board $11,760
Budget for Other Expenses$3,792
Total One Year Cost$44,262

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$47,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

63% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Christopher Newport University students
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.

Current students may use the Christopher Newport University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.