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Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University

Newport News, VA

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Tuition & Fees

$21,248

$35,598

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
660
25th
550
75th
630
25th
510
75th
30
25th
25
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undergraduateRatios

48%

male

52%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

86%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,316
Declined 1,025
Total Received 7,341
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Enrollment

4,369

undergraduate students

85

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 4,454
Established in 1960
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

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

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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
660
25th
550
75th
630
25th
510
75th
30
25th
25

Admissions Facts

Application fee $65
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

86%

acceptance rate

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Financial Aid

78%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$10,626

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $16,828
Housing $7,310
Food $5,150
Additional fees $4,420
Books & supplies $1,564
Total $35,272
Average Financial Aid - $10,626
Total with Avg. Aid $24,646

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 Aid Resources

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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
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Athletic Conferences

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

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art/Art Studies, General yes
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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4,454

total students

92%

in-state

8%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

98%

4,369
students

Female
52%
2,291

Male
48%
2,078

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

98%

4,289
students

Female
52%
2,250

Male
48%
2,039

2%

80
students

Female
51%
41

Male
49%
39

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Student Breakdown

67%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
9%
Hispanic/Latino
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
< 1%
Nonresident aliens
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino
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