Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

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Tuition & Fees

$20,647

$35,284

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
670
25th
560
75th
630
25th
540
75th
29
25th
23
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undergraduateRatios

48%

male

52%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,212
Declined 850
Total Received 7,062
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Enrollment

4,407

undergraduate students

96

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1960, Christopher Newport University is a public four-year liberal arts university that is known for its strong programs in History, Government, and Business. Its 260-acre campus is located in Newport News, Virginia.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 4,503
Established in 1960
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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260-acre campus in Newport News (population: 178,626), 20 minutes from Williamsburg, 45 minutes from Virginia Beach, and three hours from Washington, DC. Served by air and train; bus serves Fort Eustis (10 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Christopher Newport University
1 Avenue of the Arts
Newport News, VA
23606-3072

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
79%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
97%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
16%
Top 1/4
48%
Top 1/2
87%
Bottom 1/2
13%
Bottom 1/4
2%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
670
25th
560
75th
630
25th
540
75th
29
25th
23

Admissions Facts

Application fee $65
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) February 1
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Admit Rate

87%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,212
Declined 850
Total Received 7,062

Admissions Factors

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Other
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

96%

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Special housing
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

77%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$9,488

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $16,351
Housing $7,310
Food $5,050
Additional fees $4,296
Books & supplies $1,516
Total $34,523
Average Financial Aid - $9,488
Total with Avg. Aid $25,035

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $2,910,757
State $5,539,747
Institutional $2,658,019
Other external $250
Total $11,108,773

Non-need-based

Federal $520,200
State $201,450
Institutional $4,788,459
Other external $1,087,474
Total $6,597,583
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 333-4268
F: 757 594-7113
finaid@cnu.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes
Volleyball yes

Club Sports - Men's

basketball, equestrian sports, fishing, FitClub, gymnastics, hiking, ice hockey, lacrosse, rowing, rugby, running, soccer, swimming, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand)

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, Cross Fitness, equestrian sports, field hockey, fishing, FitClub, gymnastics, hiking, lacrosse, rowing, running, soccer, softball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand)

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, boxing, cycling, dodgeball, fencing, flag football, football, hiking, sailing, scuba diving, soccer (indoor/outdoor), softball, Special Olympics gymnastics, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (indoor/sand)

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Capital Athletic Conference, Mid-Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association, New Jersey Athletic Conference (football)

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Computer Engineering, General yes
Computer Science yes
Economics, General yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Finance, General yes
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General yes
History, General yes
Information Science/Studies yes
Mathematics, General yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes
Neuroscience yes
Philosophy yes
Physics, Other yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Social Work yes
Sociology, General yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other yes
Visual and Performing Arts, General yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Cell/molecular/physical Biology
  3. Communication Studies

Programs Offered

  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

4,503

total students

93%

in-state

7%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

98%

4,407
students

Female
52%
2,302

Male
48%
2,105

2%

96
students

Female
59%
57

Male
41%
39

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

4,321
students

Female
52%
2,258

Male
48%
2,063

2%

86
students

Female
51%
44

Male
49%
42

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
8%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Hispanic/Latino
72%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

151

Transfer applicants enrolled

3%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 3.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Recommended of All
Standardized test scores Recommended of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of All

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: July 15

Spring: December 15

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

92

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

45

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 14
Countries most often represented China
Finland
Special services offered for international applicants Special orientation
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