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Christopher Newport University

Christopher Newport University is a medium, public institution located in Newport News, va. Founded in 1960, Christopher Newport University offers undergraduate degrees in 26 majors.

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Key stats

4 Year, Public
Division 3
4,369 undergraduates
$16,351 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Christopher Newport University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 86.0%
SAT score average 1180
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.8
Application fee $65
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Key deadlines

February
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Christopher Newport University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Business and Management
Languages and Literature
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Biology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Political Science and Government
Computer Science

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $16,351
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,360
Books & supplies $1,516
Other expenses $4,296
Cost of attendance* $34,523
Average financial aid package $11,895
Estimated cost $22,628 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $30,988
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,360
Books & supplies $1,516
Other expenses $4,296
Cost of attendance* $49,160
Average financial aid package $11,895
Estimated cost $37,265 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? Christopher Newport University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,369, with gender binary students split 48% male and 52% female.

Total enrollment

4,454

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
68%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
9%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
4%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Christopher Newport University, students love their Serve the City. Student athletes compete in Division 3 sports.

Campus info

1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606
7575947000
https://cnu.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Serve the city

Food fighters

Cnu barbell club

Captain's emergency response organization

Art club

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Christopher Newport University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Christopher Newport University?

Christopher Newport University is located in Newport News, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Christopher Newport University? 

The acceptance rate for Christopher Newport University is 86%.

What’s the average GPA for Christopher Newport University?

The average high school GPA for Christopher Newport University students was 3.8.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Christopher Newport University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Christopher Newport University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $138,092.

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