Christopher Newport University

#8 in Virginia

4-years Public College In Newport News, VA

Christopher Newport University (referred to as CNU) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Newport News, VA. It is classified as Master's College and University (smaller programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Christopher Newport University is $16,351 for Virginia residents and $30,988 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 4,559 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Christopher Newport University is Master's degree. It offers Master's degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$16,351 (Virginia Residents) $30,988 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate85.35%
Student Population4,559
Test Scores1,190 (SAT) 26 (ACT)
Graduation Rate76%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Christopher Newport University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1971 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Christopher Newport University is $16,351 for Virginia residents and $30,988 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Christopher Newport University is $12,906 for Virginia residents and $22,842 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. Christopher Newport University offers the alternative tuition plans. 57 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $8,733 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Christopher Newport University is 85.35% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.31%. The average SAT score is 1,190 and the average ACT score is 26. Christopher Newport University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 4,559 students are attending at Christopher Newport University (4,449 undergraduate students). There are 287 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 177 part-time faculty working for Christopher Newport University. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 916 (full-time) and 267 (part-time). The graduation rate at Christopher Newport University is 76% and the retention rate is 86% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Christopher Newport University offers the distance learning courses, but students may be required to attend/visit regular classes to complete their degree/programs. Christopher Newport University offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On Christopher Newport University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Christopher Newport University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers