CNU Description
Christopher Newport University offers diverse academics and a picturesque and cultural campus setting. It was also rated one of the nation’s “up and coming” liberal arts colleges and is constantly expanding its campus and student life offerings.
Christopher Newport University is located in the beautiful, historic town of Newport News, Virginia. Students are in close proximity to beaches as well as numerous cultural activities.
The campus features many activities and is constantly adding more. In recent years, Christopher Newport built a new library and performing arts center. There are also more than 200 student organizations.
Academics include more than 80 major fields of study. Students may get a bachelor’s in such diverse disciplines as:
- American Studies
- Business Administration
- Biology
- Classical Studies
- Music
- Neuroscience
- Political Science
- Social Work
- Theatre
Applicants must submit an online application, with a fee, transcripts and ACT or SAT scores. An academic recommendation and an admissions interview are optional and may increase likelihood of admission. Music majors must also schedule an audition. The average GPA of admitted students is between 3.4 and 3.9 and the average SAT score is usually between 1050 and 1230. Home-schooled students may also apply, as long as they submit a detailed outline of their curriculum.
Christopher Newport University awards need-based federal aid like loans, grants and work-study. To apply for these aid awards, applicants must fill out a FAFSA. Academic scholarships are also available from the school and from individual departments.
Quick Facts about Christopher Newport University
Location
Mid-Atlantic
Setting
Mid-size City Setting
Type
Public
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Captains
Nickname
CNU
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Highly Selective
In-State Tuition
$10,084
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,306
Retention Rate
81%
Enrollment
4,901
Year Established
1960
CNU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 4,763
- Freshman Class
- 1,430
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 4,901
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 97%
- Graduate
- 3%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 86%
- Part-Time
- 14%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 88%
- Out-of-State
- 12%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 61%
- Men
- 39%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 8%
- Asian
- 3%
- Caucasian
- 81%
- Latino
- 2%
- Other
- 6%
Students State Origin
- Virginia
- 88%
- Maryland
- 2%
- Other
- 10%
International Students
- International
- 0%
- Domestic
- 100%
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