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Christopher Newport University

Christopher Newport University is a medium, public institution located in Newport News, va. Founded in 1960, Christopher Newport University offers undergraduate degrees in 27 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 4,442 undergraduates
cost $15,425
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Admissions

Will I get into Christopher Newport University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 85.4%
SAT score average 1199
ACT score average 26
Average high school GPA 3.8
Application fee $65
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Christopher Newport University is known for one of its top majors: Psychology, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Business and Management
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Computer Science and Information Technology
Education and Teaching
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Psychology, General
Biology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Communication and Media Studies
Political Science and Government
Computer Science
Sociology

Tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $15,425
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,990
Books & supplies $1,396
Other expenses $3,988
Cost of attendance* $32,799
Financial aid package $11,895
Estimated cost $20,904 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $28,663
Additional expenses
Room & board $11,990
Books & supplies $1,396
Other expenses $3,988
Cost of attendance* $46,037
Financial aid package $11,895
Estimated cost $34,142 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Christopher Newport University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,442, with gender binary students split 46% male and 54% female.

Total enrollment

4,503

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
70%
African American %
8%
Hispanic American %
8%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
5%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Christopher Newport University, students love their Alpha Delta Pi, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606-3072
phone 757-594-7000
address https://cnu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Alpha delta pi

Serve the city

Captains emergency response

Alpha phi

Gamma phi beta

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Christopher Newport University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Christopher Newport University?

Christopher Newport University is located in Newport News, va.

What is the acceptance rate at Christopher Newport University? 

The acceptance rate for Christopher Newport University is 85%.

What’s the average GPA for Christopher Newport University?

The average high school GPA for Christopher Newport University students was 3.8.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Christopher Newport University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Christopher Newport University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $131,196.

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