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Christopher Newport University

Acceptance Rate 85.35 %
SAT Average 1,190
Tuition & Fees $30,988
($16,351)
Student Population 4,559
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,733

Academic Overview

Christopher Newport University Campus, Newport News, VA
Christopher Newport University is a public, four-years institute located in Newport News, Virginia. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $16,351 for Virginia residents and $30,988 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $12,906 for Virginia residents and $22,842 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 4,559 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 85.35% and the graduation rate is 76% last year.
The salary after graduation from Christopher Newport University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $52,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, CNU's tuition & fees is $16,351 for Virginia residents and $30,988 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $12,906 for in-state students and $22,842 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$16,351$30,988
Graduate$12,906$22,842
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at CNU. The acceptance rate of CNU is 85.35% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.31%. The average graduation rate is 76% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,733 and 57% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 4,559 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Christopher Newport University is 85.35 %.
Acceptance Rate
85.35%
Graduation Rate for Christopher Newport University is 76 %
Graduation Rate
76%
Retention Rate for Christopher Newport University is 86 %
Retention Rate
86%
Student Population for Christopher Newport University is 4,559
Student Population
4,559
Student to Faculty Ratio for Christopher Newport University is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,733 at Christopher Newport University.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,733

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606-3072
Phone757-594-7000
WEBhttps://cnu.edu/
Admissionhttps://cnu.edu/admission/
Online Applicationhttps://cnu.edu/admission/freshman/howtoapply/
Financial Aidhttps://cnu.edu/financialaid/
Net Price Calculatorhttps://cnu.edu/financialaid/calculator/npcalc.htm
Veterans Tuitioncnu.edu/veteransaffairs/
Disability Servicecnu.edu/life/disability/

Offered Degrees

CNU offers 26 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's220
Master's40

Special Learning Opportunities

Christopher Newport University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:3,806)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,680)

Veterans Benefits

Christopher Newport University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges