| Location: | Mid-Atlantic |
| Setting: | Mid-size City Setting |
| Type: | Public |
| Size: | Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad) |
| Mascot: | Captains |
| Nickname: | CNU |
Christopher Newport University, or CNU, is a liberal arts university located in Newport News, Virginia. It was established in 1961 as a two-year school of the College of William and Mary. It became a four-year college in 1971, and a university in 1992. Former United States Senator Paul S. Trible, Jr., became President of CNU in 1996. In recent years, applications have gone up by more than 400 percent, and the students’ SAT average has increased by more than 200 points. Nearly 90 percent of CNU's faculty members hold the highest degree in their fields. The campus has been transformed by more than $400 million in capital construction. The institution is named after Christopher Newport, the captain of the ship which brought the first English settlers to the Jamestown.
In 1961 the city of Newport News joined together with the Commonwealth of Virginia to create Christopher Newport College, which at the time was located in the old John W. Daniel School building. The college was founded as an extention of the College of William & Mary and offered extension courses that had already been avaialble in the area for some time. In 1964 the college was relocated to its current location, a 75-acre tract of land donated by the city. In this same year, the college's first permanent building was dedicated as Lews Arthur McMurram Jr. Hall, named after the assemblyman whose sponsored legislation led to the schools establishment. In 1971, CNU became a 4 year college however remained an extension of William & Mary until 1977 when it attained its independence. Finally in 1992, the college received university status under the leadership of then president Anthony R. Santoro who oversaw the building of the first residence hall and the original Captain John Smith Library. Eventually former senator Paul S. Trible replaced Santoro as president of the university, after which the former senator announced his plans for the university's expansion.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 65% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (USA South Atlantic Conference) Basketball (USA South Atlantic Conference) Baseball (USA South Atlantic Conference) Track (USA South Atlantic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 5,826 | $ 12,898 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,442 | $ 10,464 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 2,384 | $ 2,434 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,759 | 10% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 2,856 | 22% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,389 | 8% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,075 | 45% | |
Any Aid: |
51% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 52% (Highly Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 99% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 530, Math: 530 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 620, Math: 610 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 22% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 21, Verbal: 20, Math: 20 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 25, Math: 25 |
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Recommended |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
