School Summary

Christopher Newport University


General Information:

Founded in 1960, Christopher Newport University is seated on 260 acres located in Independent City county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 13:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 540. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1 Avenue of the Arts

Newport News, VA
23606-3072
For more information call: 757 594-7000. This school has a website at https://www.cnu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at cnu.edu/admission/freshman/howtoapply/


Application Deadline: February
Application Fee: $65
Admission Requirements: A written essay or personal statement is Required for Freshmen.
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $16,752.00 $31,128.00
Room and Board $12,460.00 $12,460.00
Fees $6,540.00 $6,540.00
Total $35,752.00 $50,128.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.cnu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: No degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, Double major option, Independent study, Advanced Placement credit, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Internships, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Moderate competition - More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or over 18 on ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 15% 6%
600-699 46% 37%
500-599 35% 47%
400-499 4% 10%
300-399 1% 1%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 24%
24-29 44%
18-23 27%
12-17 5%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 16%
11-25% 25.00%
26-50% 35.00%
Under 50% 23.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading, Crew, Equestrian sports, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Ice hockey, Lacrosse, Rowing, Rugby, Soccer, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Cross-country running

Basketball, Cheerleading, Crew, Equestrian sports, Field hockey, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Rowing, Rugby, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and diving, Tennis, Track and field, Table tennis, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Cross-country running

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Cross-country running

Basketball, Field hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Sand volleyball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, Ultimate frisbee, Volleyball, Cross-country running



No intercollegiate male scholarships found.


No intercollegiate female scholarships found.


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 2,105
Female 2,302
Total 4,407


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 2,144
Female 2,359
Total 4,503

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 4%
African American 9%
Hispanic 8%
Native American 0%
White 72%
Other 7%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 99%
At Least 25 Years Old 1%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 93%
Out Of State 7%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 82%
Live Off Campus 18%


SpringFest, FallFest, Involvement Fair

Serve the City, Food Fighters, CNU Barbell Club, Captain's Emergency Response Organization, Art Club


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 16.0101                                           Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 16.1200                                           Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 45.0601                                           Economics, General
  • 26.0102                                           Biomedical Sciences, General
  • 50.0101                                           Visual and Performing Arts, General
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 03.0103                                           Environmental Studies
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 11.0401                                           Information Science/Studies
  • 27.0304                                           Computational and Applied Mathematics
  • 16.0901                                           French Language and Literature
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 16.0501                                           German Language and Literature
  • 05.0102                                           American/United States Studies/Civilization
  • 26.1501                                           Neuroscience
  • 26.0202                                           Biochemistry
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 50.0703                                           Art History, Criticism and Conservation
  • 45.0401                                           Criminology
  • 45.0201                                           Anthropology, General
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 14.0901                                           Computer Engineering, General
  • 50.0903                                           Music Performance, General
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 14.1001                                           Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • 11.1003                                           Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • 52.1101                                           International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 26.0406                                           Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 40.0899                                           Physics, Other
  • 26.9999                                           Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other

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