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Christopher Newport University

Acceptance Rate 86.04 %
SAT Average 1,170
Tuition & Fees $31,178
($16,828)
Student Population 4,454
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $9,488

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 2025 tuition & fees is $16,828 for Virginia residents and $31,178 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $13,050 for Virginia residents and $22,986 for out-of-state students.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 4,454 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 86.04% and the graduation rate is 72% 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.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, CNU's tuition & fees is $16,828 for Virginia residents and $31,178 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees are $13,050 for in-state students and $22,986 for out-of-state students.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Virginia ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$16,828$31,178
Graduate$13,050$22,986
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at CNU. The acceptance rate of CNU is 86.04% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.05%. The average graduation rate is 72% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $9,488 and 58% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 4,454 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 86.04 %.
Acceptance Rate
86.04%
Graduation Rate for Christopher Newport University is 72 %
Graduation Rate
72%
Retention Rate for Christopher Newport University is 81 %
Retention Rate
81%
Student Population for Christopher Newport University is 4,454
Student Population
4,454
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 $9,488 at Christopher Newport University.
Financial Aid Amount
$9,488

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 Tuitionhttps://cnu.edu/veteransaffairs/
Disability Servicehttps://cnu.edu/life/accessibility-support/

Offered Degrees

CNU offers 28 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's230
Master's40
Less Than 1 Year Certificate10

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✔