A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CNU are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 26% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
74%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 16% more female students than male students enrolled at Christopher Newport University with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CNU has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,113
|
| Women |
2,446
|
CNU serves a very low number of students outside of Virginia, with 91 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
91%
|
| Out of State |
6%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
15% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=231712 IPEDS survey data for Christopher Newport University.